LeBron James Recreates His Unstoppable Move After 12 Years

LeBron James brought back the 'unstoppable move' he debuted at Team USA practice in London 2012 during practice for Paris 2024.

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LeBron James was arguably at the peak of his powers in 2012 when he took Team USA to the Gold at the London Olympics. During those Games, LeBron jokingly debuted a move he deemed unstoppable, a spinning skyhook that he tried teaching Kevin Durant. He brought the move back during practice at the Paris Olympics 12 years later, reacting with the same joy he had the first time he made the shot on camera.

James has proven his ability to be an ambidextrous shooter at various points in his career, with his spinning skyhook a representation of that ability. He starts the move with his right hand and switches it to his left to shoot the hook, which is incredibly impressive. 

We likely will never see James try this in an actual game of competitive basketball, as the low arc on the hook puts it at risk of being blocked. If he’s open, he’d rather dunk it or take a layup. Unless the situation on the court plays out perfectly, a shot like this would be impractical.

But if he can shoot it in the right circumstances, it really could be unstoppable. This is a streetball move so maybe we see James bust it in practice again or while playing one-on-one against somebody. We had to wait 12 years to see him try it again after the first time, so the bigger likelihood is that we never see this again.


LeBron James Won’t Represent Team USA Again

LeBron James made it clear after securing Gold at Paris 2024 that he will not be lining up to be a part of the Team USA roster for the 2028 Olympics, 24 years from when James made his Olympic debut at Athens 2004.

“No, I can’t see myself playing in Los Angeles 2028. I didn’t see myself playing in Paris 2024 either. But four years from now, I can’t see it.”

James won his third Gold medal this summer, joining a select few in Team USA history who can claim to have won three Olympic Gold medals for the country. He averaged 14.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 8.5 assists points throughout the tournament and was named MVP for his performances. 

He had a diplomatic answer when asked which medal meant the most to him.

“I mean, (this) is the best one because it’s the one that’s right now. I mean, obviously the Redeem Team (in ’08) had a lot of — you know, we had to come back, because we had a couple of years where we weren’t playing to our capability. So in ’08, we had the Redeem Team come back, and then in ’12 we played some good ball as well and were able to win that in London.”

James won’t be recreating his spinning hook shot at another Team USA practice again, so we should be glad we got to see him pull it off once more before closing the chapter on his international career.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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