LeBron James Hit a Hook Shot From Half Court and Anthony Davis Couldn’t Believe It

This looked way too easy.
LeBron James Hit a Hook Shot From Half Court and Anthony Davis Couldn’t Believe It
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Even at 38 years old, LeBron James is still finding ways to surprise himself—and his teammates.

During Monday’s practice ahead of the Lakers’ series against Stephen Curry and the Warriors, James made a near-impossible trick shot that left him and his teammates in awe. Originally appearing to just be retrieving an errant ball, LeBron snatched it up near half-court and, with his back still to the basket, flung up a running hook shot.

The shot somehow found its way through the net, with Anthony Davis immediately throwing his hands up and Lakers teammates erupting throughout the gym. Even LeBron, seemingly shocking himself, bent over in disbelief.

Here’s the whole video, captured by Swish Cultures.

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James has been known to make his share of ridiculous trick shots, like the post-practice full-court shot he made in 2015. But this one might take the cake in terms of difficulty. A halfcourt, back-turned-running hook? Take a bow, LeBron. 


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Kevin Sweeney
KEVIN SWEENEY

Kevin Sweeney is a staff writer at Sports Illustrated covering college basketball and the NBA draft. He joined the SI staff in July 2021 and also serves host and analyst for The Field of 68. Sweeney is a Naismith Trophy voter and ia member of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. He is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.