NBA fans react to viral LeBron James dunk in Timberwolves-Lakers game

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers play at home against the Minneosta Timberwolves in the first game of the 2024-25 season.

LeBron James is now in his 22nd season and, despite being almost 40 years old, is still one of the best players in the league.

The four-time NBA champion wasted no time as he had a big highlight reel in the first quarter that garnered a lot of views on social media.

About the NBA: “IMPORTANT THING FOR LEBRON!”

The second player to ever play in 22 seasons…LeBron James just keeps going.”

James scored four points, two rebounds and a block in his first four minutes of play while shooting 2/4 from the field.

Many NBA fans reacted on social media.

@Atta_Boy_Roy: “The 22nd year is still doing it 🥹🥹🥹”

@AIRGold_: “Class 22?
40 in a few months?

@JeffVanGundysB1: “We’re getting at least two more full seasons of this. How lucky are we?”

@NoahFromson: “Never gets old. Enjoy every moment! 🥹👑”

@BronGotGame: “I got up from my damn seat, my goodness. THIS IS YEAR 22.”

James finished last season with outstanding averages of 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 54.0% from the field and 41.0% from beyond the arc in 71 games Three-point range shot.

However, the Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs (in five games).

After the Timberwolves, the Lakers stay at home and host the Phoenix Suns on Friday evening in Los Angeles.