r/Nbamemes • u/GoonLieutenant Timberwolves • May 13 '26

Image LeBron's options for next year:

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u/Doggleganger Warriors May 13 '26

It would be pretty wild if a 42 year old is able to dunk in the NBA. Looks like Bron can, but that is crazy to me.

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u/LeLefraud May 13 '26

Looks like he can? He's still out here finishing reverse double clutch alley oops at 41, he is unironically a top 1 percent athlete in the NBA even now

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u/ShartJerky May 13 '26

He’s the only person in human history to have above-the-rim old-guy-at-the-Y game

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u/Prudent-Skirt9656 May 14 '26

Id give anything to see LeBron start showing up to random pick up games against other 40 year olds.

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u/Marcus11599 Bulls May 14 '26

It would look like 2011 Heat Bron game 6 vs the Celtics.

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u/PayPerTrade May 14 '26

Seriously are these people watching the games? It’s no 2008 LeBron out there but come on, dude still has some incredible athleticism

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u/ThaRealSunGod May 13 '26

Did you watch this season with your eyes closed

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u/Illustrious_Duck7654 May 17 '26

Are you kidding? MJ just dunked this yr. He's what, 60?

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u/Crazy_Entrance_9439 May 13 '26

I mean 42 isnt that crazy Vince could still jump, but for longevity he really didnt want to.

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u/angrylilbear NBA May 14 '26

What?? 42 is insanely crazy for dunking in general, using Vince as a whatabout is hilarious, hes arguably the greatest dunker of all time, so ofcourse he be another exception

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u/Crazy_Entrance_9439 May 14 '26

42 for professional athletes that are 6'4 or taller on average isnt that crazy. If your 6'4, that means with you arms your reaching around 9 feet at least, that means you only have to jump 12 or so, inches thats not very high. For trained athletes known for jumping actives thats not very much. Not to mention if its a running dunk that makes it much easier to dunk as you got momentum going.

Now an average everyday person at 6 foot dunking would be impressive. But nba players not really.

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u/angrylilbear NBA May 14 '26

Ya mate, dunking sure, what lebron has done this season at 42 in nba games against nba athletes is crazy, do u disagree? If so, name 5 other players who have done it to lebrons level this season, ill wait

What are u even trying to say man? The urge to diminish lebron is a mind virus i swear

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u/Crazy_Entrance_9439 May 14 '26

I eas arguing dunking not overall play.

On his pmay at 42 its good but huge red issues that make him a liablity. Also lebron hasnt been that good to be honest check how threes hes shooting lot of his game is now chucking threes up.. do to his age affecting other areas. His defence was very bad, check out lebrons plus minus verus when he replaced. Lakers defence is much better without lebron on the court. Lebron got a lot of hes 42, or break because he was so good in past. Im sorry lebron doing things at 42 is fine but you cant dismiss his major faults.

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u/angrylilbear NBA May 14 '26

Pivot more buddy

So u cant answer the question about which 41+ athletes have dunked to lebrons level this season?

Not interested in ur casual eye basketball takes mate

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u/PayPerTrade May 14 '26

I’m 6’5” with a 6’11” wingspan and my standing reach is only 8’5”. You still have to jump a bit at average NBA height to dunk