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LeBron James Told The Lakers Coaching Staff To Give Him The Board To Draw Up Final Possession Against Mavs

LeBron James took matters into his own hands when it came to drawing up a game-clinching play for the Lakers against the Mavericks.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Feb 27, 2023
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LeBron James is one of the smartest minds to ever play basketball and he has proven that repeatedly in his career. He proved it once again during the Lakers’ win over the Dallas Mavericks.

To complete the league’s first 27-point comeback win of the season, James took over the final timeout and told the Lakers coaching staff that he would draw up the final play of the game. 

LeBron sat down and repeatedly said ‘I got it’ before asking for the coach’s clipboard. No coach in the NBA can say no to LeBron in a situation like that, as we’ve seen James draw up many final plays in his career. The play was run for Davis in the post and resulted in a foul.

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LeBron is as cerebral a player as ever and was clearly locked in till the final whistle to complete one of the best comebacks of the season. The Lakers have had multiple games this season where they fought back from massive deficits deficit just to not be able to close the game out. The new-look Lakers did just that.


Playoff Hopes Materializing For The Lakers

With a win over a team that’s been comfortable as a top-6 team for most of the season, the Lakers are proving to the NBA that they have one of the best rosters in the league. They are just 3 games under .500 now and briefly occupied the 11th seed in the West before Portland’s win over Houston later in the evening.

They are just 2.5 games behind the Mavericks in the sixth seed and could have a very realistic shot at climbing 5 places if they can keep their winning ways going. Every team in the West playoff race drops games, a lot of the time to each other, so LA needs to capitalize and ensure their franchise doesn’t go consecutive seasons without a playoff appearance with LeBron James. 

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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 Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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