It turns out that LeBron James does a pretty good Chris Paul impression.
During the practice session for Team LeBron on Saturday afternoon, James spent time working on his fadeaway jumper. Or more specifically, Paul’s fadeaway jumper.
James, along with Paul and fellow Western Conference All-Stars Russell Westbrook and Kawhi Leonard were chatting near the three-point line when James decided to take the ball inside.
He took a couple of practice power dribbles (we’re assuming to make sure he had the form right) before attempting the patented Chris Paul shot.
James, from the left side of the foul line extended, took three power dribbles with his left hand before pulling up and fading away, shooting off his left leg with his right leg high in the air.
So who did it best?
LeBron may be one of the greatest to ever play the game, but that move is CP3 all day. Although when he walked back to the group, Paul was all smiles so the impression couldn’t have been that far off the mark.
Sunday will be LeBron’s 16th All-Star Game and Paul’s 10th.
It’s Paul’s first selection since the 2015-16 season when he was still with the Clippers. He was also the All-Star MVP in 2013 when he finished with 20 points, 15 assists, and four steals.
Tip-off in the 2020 All-Star Game is Sunday at 8 p.m. EST.
Maybe LeBron James will showcase his new shot.
