LeBron James’ Viral X Post Shakes Up Lakers vs. Mavs Game
The Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in Las Vegas. Gabe Vincent stole the spotlight early in the game, scoring 22 points and shooting 60% from beyond the arc at halftime.
LeBron James’ Viral Reaction
Lakers superstar LeBron James noticed Vincent’s performance and posted about it on X. His post received over 5,000 likes and reached 300,000 users. James enthusiastically commented, “GV going crazy right now!!! Sheesh 
,” drawing various reactions from fans.
Fan Reactions
- @jbondwagon: “Why are you skipping a month of the NBA regular season my king?
” - @LALMuse: “We got it this year.”
- @JoseLAL23: “Luka Doncic is going for MVP. Austin Reaves is going for All-Star. Gabe Vincent is going for Sixth Man of the Year.”
- @klutchagent: “Bro tweeting from the bench”
Gabe Vincent’s Performance
Gabe Vincent, entering his third season with the Lakers, showcased remarkable skill during this game. Last season, he averaged 6.4 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists across 72 games, with shooting percentages of 40.0% from the field and 35.3% from three-point range. Jovan Buha from The Athletic noted, “Gabe Vincent is unconscious right now. He’s made five straight 3s to open this game.”
LeBron’s Status
LeBron James is still regarded as one of the top players in the league despite being 40 years old. This season marks his eighth with the Lakers. However, he will be sidelined at the start of the 2025-26 season due to an injury.
Lakers’ Upcoming Challenges
The Lakers faced elimination last season, losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. Their new season opener is scheduled for October 21, where they will host the Golden State Warriors, led by superstar Steph Curry, in Los Angeles.
