In a moment that had Lakers fans cheering and the bench going wild, LeBron James showed once again why he’s not only a generational talent but also one of the funniest guys in the league. During a recent game, Austin Reaves threw a lob pass to LeBron that, let’s just say, wasn’t exactly textbook. Somehow, some way, the King still managed to catch it and throw down the dunk — but the moment that followed had everyone laughing even more than the play itself.
As the team headed back down the court, LeBron turned to Reaves with a huge grin and started mimicking the pass motion with an exaggerated spin move, clearly poking fun at how wild the lob was. He even looked over at the bench and shouted, “Yo, what kind of lob was THAT?!” while laughing and shaking his head. The cameras caught the whole thing, and within minutes, the clip was circulating all over social media, with fans, players, and even Reaves himself chiming in.
After the game, LeBron and Reaves sat down for media availability, and that’s when the real comedy started. When asked about the lob, LeBron leaned back in his chair and gave a dramatic retelling of the moment: “Man, I felt like I was on Wipeout trying to catch that thing. I thought the ball was going out of the arena. I just jumped and prayed. Austin tried to throw a lob, but it turned into a quarterback hail mary,” he joked, laughing along with the reporters.
Reaves, for his part, was laughing just as hard. “Yeah, that was on me,” he admitted. “I got a little too excited, saw Bron cutting, and just let it fly. I was hoping he’d bail me out — and of course, he did. That’s LeBron. He makes bad passes look good.”
The chemistry between the two has been a highlight for the Lakers all season. Reaves, who went undrafted in 2021 and worked his way up to a key rotational player, has found a solid rhythm playing alongside LeBron. Their connection has become a fun part of the Lakers’ offense — and apparently, their postgame humor.
LeBron’s playful attitude about the lob wasn’t just a funny moment; it was a reflection of the relaxed but focused vibe this Lakers team has adopted lately. With the playoffs approaching, the squad has been locked in, but moments like these show they’re still enjoying the ride. “It’s a game,” LeBron said. “You gotta have fun with it. And if you can’t laugh at your teammate launching a UFO lob into the stratosphere, what are we even doing?”
Fans on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram were quick to react, posting memes of the lob with captions like “Austin trying to connect with aliens” and “LeBron channeling his inner Spider-Man to catch that pass.” Even some of LeBron’s former teammates chimed in. Dwyane Wade reposted the clip with the caption, “Classic 😂,” while J.R. Smith joked, “I’ve thrown worse, Bron knows.”
It’s moments like this that remind everyone why LeBron is such a beloved figure in the NBA. Yes, he’s a four-time champion, a four-time MVP, and the league’s all-time leading scorer — but he’s also just a guy who loves the game, loves his teammates, and isn’t afraid to laugh at a wild play, even when he’s the one finishing it.
As for Reaves? He’s already planning his next lob. “Next time, I’ll throw a normal one,” he said with a grin. “Maybe.”
But knowing LeBron, if it’s not a little chaotic, is it even fun?
