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[Saba Sports News] LeBron James was arguably at his peak in 2012 when he led Team USA to Olympic gold in London. During those Games, LeBron jokingly introduced an “unstoppable” move—a spinning skyhook he tried to teach Kevin Durant.
Now, 12 years later, he brought the move back during practice for the Paris Olympics, reacting with the same joy as when he first nailed the shot on camera.
LeBron’s spinning skyhook showcases his ambidextrous shooting ability, starting with his right hand and switching to his left for the hook—a highly impressive feat.
While it’s unlikely we’ll see this move in a real game, as the low arc makes it vulnerable to being blocked, it could be unstoppable in the right situation.
Though more practical options like a dunk or layup are preferred, LeBron might pull this move out in practice or a one-on-one game. Given the 12-year gap between attempts, we might never see it again, but it remains a fun piece of LeBron’s versatile skill set.