LeBron James said that there was one thing that made the Lakers' defense even worse in the team's loss to the Mavericks on Tuesday.

LeBron James turned 40 at the end of 2024. Obviously, Father Time did not get the memo. The all-time great captivated NBA fans in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers ' showdown with the undermanned Dallas Mavericks, displaying the same ferocity he did in his prime years.

Even with no Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks had no issues with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. With their stars out, the Mavs

LeBron James keeps holding off Father Time. Even at the age of 40, he can still do extraordinary things on the basketball court. He showed that recently with his crazy left-handed dunk against the Mavericks. It's a move that not everyone in the NBA is able to make.

LeBron James on Tuesday had fans in a frenzy after the 40-year-old showed off his ridiculous hops on national television. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks squared off at American Airlines Center in Dallas,

However, LeBron James took his pregame outfit to a whole new level, sporting a casual and laid-back look. The four-time NBA champion’s outfit featured a top from his collaboration with Nike—the LeBron James Brushed Fleece Pullover, adorned with an embroidered crown logo and a lion, symbolizing his "King James" moniker.

James' Lakers teammate Rui Hachimura missed a corner 3, and Lakers guard Max Christie grabbed the rebound near the baseline. Christie turned toward midcourt and found James streaking near the 3-point line at the top of the key. He hit James with an in-rhythm pass, and James did the rest.

Quinten Grimes had 26 points, nine rebounds and six assists as the Dallas Mavericks snapped a five-game skid with a 118-97 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

In the first quarter of the game, Max Christie had just grabbed an offensive rebound and found LeBron James cutting down the lane, who switched hands in midair to windmill slam it

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dunked on Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II early in the first quarter of their matchup on Tuesday.

So as far as the Golden State Warriors are concerned, Dallas is vulnerable. And after watching LeBron James' guys here? The Lakers are vulnerable, too.