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So many people calling LeBron 39 since the season started that it had me second guessing myself myself thinking he was turning 40 later this month. Minor pet peeve, alongside people making up heights and weights of players

VC is the goat

This is actually more insane for Vince because he was a day away from 40 in this clip.

I’m 22 and I can jump far higher than I could 17 years ago, surely in another 17 years I’ll be doing this easily

Secret:

They're not athletic and old

They're just old and fell luckily

wow, great find

• step 1: be one of the greatest bball athletes ever
• step 2: turn 39
• step 3: go baseline ...

Lebron didn't even do a 360 y'all are hyping this up way too much lmao

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Two legends!

Credit to @LeBronUniverse on IG
Edit: sorry, apparently the original video belongs to @AutomaticNBA

lebron’s is an offensive foul

Skilled unlocked at lv39. got it

Vince aint fall on the floor

Homie goated

Vince's looked smoother but he also didn't get bumped by the second defender.

Vince gets the stylish points for this.

Its crazy just how smooth VC's was. Dude could do 360s in his sleep even at that age.

The old man I used to boom on yo head special lol

this proves lebrons skill level extends far beyond just athleticism

Gravity brought them 39 year old drawls down

Both against teams with black and red uniforms too

Yes, just the same. Thats where the similarities end. Vince playing 17 minutes a game, averaging 6.5 points.

Who did it better? Vince. Easily. So smooooooth.

All LeBron needs now is a “I got one more year in me” meme

The matrix glitched

How close is Lebron & Vince athleticism?

did LeBron flop a little there?

edit: downvoted for legit asking a question, lol

Vince doing it so casually.

Impressive. Very nice.

Let's see Paul Allen's 360 layup.

It’s almost like Lebron google searched Vince Carter’s moves at 39 and was like yep I can definitely do that.

All that style Vince has

VC had a lot of these 360 layups back in the day

Damn. Vinces is cleaner, but LeBron gets it over 2 defenders.

Both nice plays regardless.

So you are saying at 40 I should also try this. 🤔

Lebron is obviously the gold standard of longevity but vince was great for how long he lasted considering he was so athleticism heavy

Vince makes it look easy, Lebron looks like he was about to drop dead when he fell over

Please note that VanVleet was in the defensive team in both plays.

Does Fred now have a "history" of 39 year olds doing this to his teams?

This is quality content right here

Goddamn this is so satisfying to watch

Uncanny

Seriously vince's athleticism is just so unique.

Vince didn’t need the wrap around, and he stuck the landing. And, as usual, he wins on artistic merit.

Life is a simulation confirmed

We live in a simulation

That's what it reminded me of. Thanks OP

Would have loved to see dedicated Vince

Except Vince lands !

Me: Not 39.

Also me: Would tear at least 3 or 4 knee ligaments attempting this, and wind up with a concussion.

Why does lebron always have an ugly form when fading away and doing acrobatic layups? Them muscles making my man stiff

So you're saying that if you're athletic enough basketball is just chess