Was Lebron James The Most ATHLETIC Player Ever In 2009? | Best Highlights 👀🔥

[@Sidestrain101]

His landing mechanic is on point too. Lands on both feet with knees bent all the time. This explains his longevity.

[@sethbullock4193]

PEDs explain his longevity

[@Aisaac20-t7t]

@@sethbullock4193you hurt 😂😂😂

[@RavenK-lu7co]

Peds explain more

[@MistahJay7]

@@sethbullock4193 Casual bum

[@jadams6419]

@@Aisaac20-t7tyour stupid for assuming he’s wrong without looking up sources online

[@ChibiMalzahar]

Bron is too damn big and strong to be that fast and that good at jumping and that skilled and that smart and that good a passer. Shit is crazy

[@excellmoney7746]

It’s crazy to think that this game was just made up and that people can actually be born to play it, that’s with all sports

[@cavaleer]

He's a Super Athlete, absolute Apex, right there with Wilt, Bo and Prime.

[@Dipset415]

But couldn’t D up on Turk to stop the magics pick and roll🤷🏿‍♂️

[@sethbullock4193]

Wow Lechoke threw a bounce pass to a guy in the corner. What s great passer. The lies about Lechoke never get old.

[@jimmy6700]

Go cry @@sethbullock4193

[@wowsadowsa]

ppl really think this wouldn't have dominated the 90s.

[@user-xb4fm5rx8h]

Them old niggas are delusional, he woulda been better in the ‘90s😂

[@Kap_NYC]

Ong lol. Edit: I think if LeBron started his career in ‘90 or ‘91 and by the time he was 28 in ‘00 LeBron would have at least 5 All-NBA selections, 2 MVPs, and 2 All-Defensive selections.

[@technical234]

he would bulldozer defenders like rodman and bad boys,they only could play dirty against him.the man was supernatural athlete.

[@everydaydose7779]

If Magic Johnson dominated in the 90s for being a tall PG Cant imagine what LeBron could have done He's way more skilled/athletic/bruteforce than Magic No way in hell any guards/forwards can absolutely stop this man doing crazy shit

[@Ctrade551]

Facts bill lambeer was like 240 Bron was 270 at his peak taking off from the foul line lol

[@michaelseif1688]

He is fast he literally out runs everyone on the court in a fastbreak

[@geraldtaylor8712]

No he dont

[@fullmetal1766]

He actually doesn't

[@brandenwebb6232]

@@fullmetal1766 but he did I mean I get not liking him but you can’t dispute visual evidence

[@LSmoney215]

And his handles was crisp

[@PKUMKILL]

@@geraldtaylor8712 Literally agreeing with raw facts, he is proven time and again to have the fastest break

[@OldChanCharlie]

Those 08-10 cavs teams were so good. Really good chemistry between the team. Best regular season record two years straight. They were just missing one more piece

[@PushinP911]

That was supposed to be Amare 😢

[@KingKalil]

Literally all the front office at the time had to do was get the man a reliable 2nd option (Mo Williams had ZERO reasons being that option) and the Cavs would've had a legit shot at a chip during his first stint there especially in 09

[@joshyy5986]

best in the league on defense and on offense they was probably the worst if it wasn't for Lebron being in there.

[@sethbullock4193]

Yes they were missing one more piece. They needed Lechoke to not choke.

[@mikewill4839]

@@sethbullock4193mo Williams choked goofy know your history hater 😂

[@wavoe368]

This is why I think THIS is prime bron. 08-09 bron was just different. If he had the IQ and minder from Miami, UNSTOPPABLE

[@ballsballsballs3617]

Miami Lebron is literally a more well rounded version of this Lebron. He just has more muscle

[@Heemkeem_9]

U explain why this isn’t prime bron right after saying this is prime bron bonehead 🤣🤣😂😂.

[@BatmanvsJesus]

I think 2018 IQ was even better

[@greyk610]

​@@BatmanvsJesus 2015-to now is the smartest he's been, probably a better shooter/passer. But 2009 was his athletic peak.

[@SuperJay2010]

Prime bron was 2nd stint in Cleveland

[@abiliochangule]

No matter who played against him he was always there to deliver his best day up day. It's been crazy to watch him all these years

[@youngbird945]

This dude was in his prime since 2003,mama there goes that man😂😂

[@Wyndamn]

Hand down, man down 😅😅😅

[@THEECYBERMACKIN]

2009-2018

[@wayneenglish17]

@@THEECYBERMACKINnah his prime was 2006 to 2020, he was top 2 in MVP in 06 and 2020

[@bamf6603]

he is freaking flying

[@MrAlvarez23]

Just imagine if Bron had better players around the first 7 years.😢

[@oNextq]

Not just better player the cavs front office was neglectful and creating an environment that ended up with Lebron and his teamates who were mostly bums being at odds against each other genuinely such a unfortunate scenario for such a talent

[@dazdavis7896]

He did. Still didn’t win shit til he teamed up with the best player in the game at the time in Miami. Wade circa 2008-2011 then LeBron from 2012 through the next few years, they were the 2 best players in the world. He couldn’t win shit without Wade. If he never played with him, he’d still be chasin his first ring. That is a fact.

[@tonyparra8736]

​@dazdavis7896 Cleveland fan, he had shit rosters for 7 years just stop it.

[@codyeble0713]

​@@dazdavis7896 you don't know ball.. stop

[@dazdavis7896]

@@codyeble0713 lmfao. NICE try there kid. I know a whole hell of a lot more than you. Sit tf down.

[@JasonYoo-v7f]

Most gifted athlete of all time

[@Baddknewz]

I truly believe he coulda went HOF in any professional sport lol

[@jasonhardaway3052]

Yeah no, his dash and vertical leap max is still behind Jordan 😂😂😂😅

[@Baddknewz]

@@jasonhardaway3052 bro MJ is 50lbs lighter and 4 inches shorter, he better be faster and jump higher then Lebron lmao. Now lets put them in the weight room and see who can move more iron 💪🏾

[@jasonhardaway3052]

@@Baddknewz Lebron is 6’8, Jordan is 6’6, not a huge difference, fact remains that Jordan was overall more athletic by far than Lebron. Not sure how the weight room determines who’s the better athlete? 😂😂😂

[@Baddknewz]

@@jasonhardaway3052 Lets talk facts and not hypotheticals. Yo boy didn’t even make variety basketball his first try. Whereas lebron was legitimately league-ready at 15 years old. Yo boy tried baseball and was below below average lmao. Lebron was the best football player in Ohio the same time he was winning basketball championships.

[@k.l.s8716]

His explosiveness is just 🔥🔥

[@lesliebarber206]

And people expect LeBron to still be this athletic at 38 years old 🙄 but yeah he was the most athletic at this time.

[@TheJanvicgwaps]

I think he will play till he is 45 haha still got it in him..

[@lesliebarber206]

@@TheJanvicgwaps I don't think so as optimistic as LeBron is about playing with Bronny Jr a team would have to want LeBron and who wants someone 45

[@ozzee5094]

@@lesliebarber206 lebron will only be 40 when he can play with bronny. no one is expecting him to play at 45 lmao.

[@lesliebarber206]

@@ozzee5094 LeBron is 38 years old now he's going to be 39 year 2024 as much as a Laker fan and LeBron fan i am, the way he got gas out last Friday night playing 45 minutes,i don't think that if they don't find some real shooters, LeBron will not fulfill year 2024 season (IJS)

[@ozzee5094]

@@lesliebarber206 let me break it down too you. lebron's poor play is a result of his jumper being beyond garbage at the moment. his finishing at the rim and the amount of times he's getting his shots at the rim are aligned with his career averages. he's been very efficient from 2 point range. it's these nonsense 3s he's been jacking up like 8 times a game that are leading to these poor performances. lebron averaged 29 ppg in 2023 to think he wouldnt play in 2024 is nonsense.

[@junie437]

I came here after they lost to the nuggets in game 3 of the 2023 WCF,how I wish he could turn back the time and dominate like this.🙏🙏🙏

[@ChinedumDavid]

He did but it wasn’t enough😢

[@IvanDiaz-fl6ff]

@@ChinedumDavidhe didn’t dominate LeBron played mid asf all playoffs

[@IvanDiaz-fl6ff]

@@ChinedumDavidhe was giving you a casual 25 every night

[@ChinedumDavid]

@@IvanDiaz-fl6ff I was referring to the game 4, he had like 42 points but lost 😞

[@IvanDiaz-fl6ff]

@@ChinedumDavid doesn’t matter they were down 3-0 idc if he dropped 100 he didn’t take over

[@dwightg.halpert7219]

This was one of the years everyone thought he can easily play in NFL if he wanted to.

[@bamf6603]

NBA is way harder than NFL

[@Ctrade551]

Bron could have DEFINITELY played in the NFL around this time. Would have been an unstoppable red zone threat

[@BasketballJunkie1324]

His acceleration at some of these fastbreaks looks fake as fuck. It's insane

[@kendricksantiago7712]

WR, Safety and running back dude is a monster

[@donham2540]

It was so long ago but man..2008 lebron was just absolutely machine. 280 ish fast as hell and the most explosive thing I’ve ever seen

[@tonyparra8736]

Ive watched Jordan and LeBron. The only player that i could ever say PHYSICALLY dominated grown men from day 1 on the level that LeBron did is Shaq and that was due to Shaqs size. Even Jordan was not the physical BEAST Lebron was. And MJ was an amazing athlete, but Lebron was MJ level athleticism with the size of Karl Malone. It was ridiculous, and truthfully he goes to any other franchise than the Cavs he has more than 6 rings.

[@TheTruthSeeker462]

If he was drafted by the Spurs or Lakers he could've won 10

[@gsk7087]

LeBron would dominate in any era but 2008-2013 lebron would be putting up 35/8/8 with the spacing today.

[@MrYungstarlive]

I don’t think I’ve missed a single game that year, every game was electrifying

[@jonathanpeterson1984]

I recall him grabbing a stray alley oop and almost hitting the SIDE of his head on the backboard. He caught the ball one handed and finished the play also.

[@codyeble0713]

Didn't finish the play, got fouled coming down.. but ya I remember that, was crazy how high he got

[@giotorres8669]

BEST VERSION OF LEBRON ATHLETIC WISE

[@JohnBailey-b6i]

And Kobe won the chip that year🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Sticktothemodels]

Best version of LeBron overall. He just had better teams later. Only flaw was shooting

[@BSOchoppa]

This lebron is the reason 2k put Chase down Artist as a badge

[@earnesttynes4110]

Excellent video. Absolutely Best Year. Look at his teammates

[@fullmetal1766]

2 all star teammates weirdo

[@earnesttynes4110]

@@fullmetal1766 exactly no hall of Famer . An all star is voted by fans. What's the best accolade those 2 all stars have without lebron ???? Nothing .. now that's weird

[@eddiewilks4874]

Stupid reply

[@beazy3364]

​@earnesttynes4110 an allstar is an allstar. He wasn't playing with bums like in 2007

[@JohnBailey-b6i]

Didn't win the chip though🤣🤣

[@blazeforprez]

Been a pleasure watching lebrons career I didnt like him at first cuz I'm a Melo fan but u grew to respect him appreciate his greatness just like I did kobe

[@calvinwatson1830]

This bron was different. Still ain't seen nothing like him in the 09 days

[@frankthetank819]

Nobody ever in the history of the game don’t care what anyone says the speed and strength and athleticism was insane goat 🐐

[@Edrich6]

The greatest ever 😤🐐

[@sethbullock4193]

The most overrated over hyped player in the history of the league.

[@Aisaac20-t7t]

@@sethbullock4193it’s always the white boys hating. I know you mad😂😂😂

[@RavenK-lu7co]

Greatest what? Lmao

[@johnpaulgonzalez9016]

This was the "What the hell? I don't miss, I can do whatever the hell I want and no one can stop me, lets f'in have some fun" season

[@g.coleman]

I hear that smooth jazz in the background! Great choice 👍

[@godwinagoligi3458]

Big, strong, smart, agile and of the roof IQ. LBJ is a rare breed 💪🏾

[@ElsonCriminologist]

I miss this young LEBRON

[@RavenK-lu7co]

Miss his hairline

[@ElsonCriminologist]

@@RavenK-lu7co my down hairline? Hahaha

[@RavenK-lu7co]

@@ElsonCriminologist yeah you understand stupid

[@TonySeasoning]

Currently arguing with someone that lebron was more athletic than MJ , apparently it sounds like I’m saying mj was the 15th most athletic player of all time

[@GreatLakes2551]

Probably true.

[@Erikk87]

Lebrons dominated 3 generations of players

[@joshyy5986]

Cavs really wasted lebron prime athletic ability smh. all they need to do is acquire a 2nd scoring option behind lebron and they'll be a champion. if Mo williams is your 2nd option there is something wrong lmao

[@manimback]

2005 to 2017 never been anything like him ever. Absolute favor from god for us to be able to watch him grace the court with a basketball. A gift from god

[@greatnessismagnificent]

LEGENDARY

[@dienauto4087]

Wait, just wait until, you his biggest hater start crying the day he leaves the game. I already miss this guy's prime...I followed all his career

[@juliuslim8853]

MJ fans always made up BS, for example "his vertical jump is 48 inches" and "his body fat ratio is 3%" If those were true, LeBron & Carter would have a 50 inch vertical jump and Helmut Strebl would have -3% body fat ratio.

[@isauc3alot]

Bo Jackson will forever be the most athletic man playing 2 different sports professionally and way before a lot of people knew what it was to be multitalented

[@Retroboyclips]

Commentator at 7:35 talking about chris Paul going to have to do a lot of dishing to get to all time assist, looking now he is top 5!!!

[@RahimHenry-xr5hz]

Imagine a player like this in the late 80s and 90s!😲

[@Sowabove]

LeBron is his own system. JJ Reddick understands this very well. 3 peat

[@Arvin-hx8hx]

Why does the lebron haters come to his KZbin videos and start saying anything negative about the legend? Not that it bothers me because everyone who watches him play with two eyes knows he is the Greatest Of all time!

[@justinwilson1359]

The funniest thing about this video is this is only about 10 different games that is shown lmao

[@DrenchEm-]

I will truly miss watching Lebron when he retires. I was Born in 97 & it’s like ever since I’ve been watching the NBA fr Lebron has been in the league, it won’t be the same at all without Lebron. Idc if he is averaging 8 ppg I want him to play til he’s 48 yrs old lol

[@ColdasISO]

Loving the videos 📸📸📸

[@moetoosmooth2741]

Chris Paul was quicker Derrick rose was faster Dwight was stronger and Gerald Green jumped higher but Lebrons combinations are what makes him the best. Kobe was a better scorer Nash was a better passer Howard was a better Rebounder Wade was a better defender but Lebron mixed all that with a 6’8 250 frame. GOAT

[@jamiekelley4076]

Considering this was when prime Dwight was around it is kind of hard to just give LeBron the title. Prime Dwight was a whole different animal in terms of athleticism.

[@tvbeastbeatz87]

6:57 🤯👀WOAH. THAT FINISH 🫢

[@adutch1505]

We just witnessed the greatest basketball player of all time

[@alexmotts]

You mean from 2003 to 2018. He was the most athletic ever. Not just 09.

[@DarrelWashingtonJr9002]

Bullshitn... Ain't nobody was more athletic than a prime healthy DRose a '02 Kobe Bryant or '88 MJ

[@alexmotts]

@@DarrelWashingtonJr9002 lmao. Put down the drugs. D rose was NOT more atheltic. Otherwise his legs wouldnt have given out. Delusional ass mfer. Stfu

[@YungPhilosopher]

Wilt Chamberlain was more athletic. Wilt was Taller stronger bigger wingspan but also very fast for a 7 footer and he has at least a 35 inch vertical at 7’1. Wilt also had more endurance and could play every minute of every game. LeBron is faster that’s it and had a higher vertical but every other metric of athleticism Wilt clears.

[@alexmotts]

@@YungPhilosopher omfg stfu. You sound retarded. You nostalgia tards are so delusional.. wilt was playing against garbage competition. Anyones gonna look other worldy against 90% of the league being chumps. Wilt would be a 21 10 guy in todays game. Plenty of players would punk him. Foh

[@sethbullock4193]

Dumb kids know absolutely nothing. I really hope I wasn't this dumb while embarrassing myself.

[@michaelangeloencarnacion3985]

Yeah. If he only had the right teammates around. He wouldn't leave.

[@raizen4271]

damn he was 24 or 25 at this time.. his athletic yrs for sure

[@IvanDiaz-fl6ff]

2009 LeBron was the best basketball athlete of all time he was the fastest player in the league the most athletic and one of the strongest forwards in the game at the time

[@viktorianas]

LeBron was very good in every category 9/10 in speed, vertical and power, but not exceptional in any. Only Wilt Chamberlain I would consider a better overall package.

[@RavenK-lu7co]

Most turnovers and never gave a fade

[@Dthreat__6]

2009 lebron had a killer instinct

[@RavenK-lu7co]

@@Dthreat__6 had a killer instinct in 2011

[@heraldarnold437]

What's the soundtrack of this video? It's fire.

[@jbeamon1994]

Might’ve been the biggest here as well. Built like a tank his whole career but here he looks stacked

[@willdouglas6554]

When you realize neither picture on the thumbnail is from the 2009 season🔥🔥

[@louismclean6662]

Krispy Kreme want to borrow some of y'all glaze😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dvbaby2120]

I honestly don’t know which version is better between 09. And Miami heat version.. and I’m from Cleveland so I’ve seen every version.. I might give the slight nod to Miami bron! He was a killer and more clutch!

[@MilanCentre]

2018 bron was out of this world, his mind/basketball IQ was peak and his athletic ability was just a little lost, he was still the most athletic player on the field against any opponent basically. He was not playn D the entire game tho, but that was just for tiredness control. If we talk about a single play for saving my life, I would choose 2018 Bron

[@VinceStephen]

2018 Bron best ever

[@philliprhinehardt6268]

This is young LeBron at it's finest.

[@jigenitaimei]

He is the GOAT

[@fabo0913]

Feel like people forget about how good this version of LeBron really was with very limited talent around him.

[@JohnBailey-b6i]

Y'all make all the excuses .........for this guy......I swear........

[@jewelzfinazzo28]

I'd say MJ in 88' and then this... Both were amazing!

[@VanyaPopov0]

He was the most athletic from ‘03 to somewhere in like ‘18. Then Zion came in the league.

[@lyoldreynolds362]

Prime LeBron is unstoppable like Kobe

[@efwfew]

The acceleration from barely moving to dunking is insane here 1:28

[@felixalfaro3119]

People really be saying this Bron don’t lock up prime mj lmfao too little too small too easy

[@HMtheWaterMan]

I'm gonna have to show this to my kids who only know Lakers Bron and him being the crafty old vet that still gets buckets... They need to see the phenom!

[@robertmoore294]

I thought for sure he was going to be the next Micheal Jordan that season the way he was playing.

[@stevelumumbashabazzz5087]

In my life I’ve never seen a player with this size play and move like this. There’s no argument you’re going to show me and prove me this guy couldn’t play in the 90’s absolutely not argument.

[@joaonasser1]

LMAOOOO this mfer is the size of Karl Malone and as fast as prime D Rose.. ridiculous

[@frankthetank819]

Yes nobody was more athletic then Lebron ever all Time lebrons size was ridiculous 🐐

[@jlybr3026]

2009 Lebron was the freakiest and biggest I think he's ever been

[@jhonmikeramos7350]

lebron james is the goat no more else

[@charlesdorrogh6644]

He was literally a 6’8 version of MVP Rose 🤦‍♂️

[@Kwolf_____7]

Good times of life this time man

[@Truck2141]

I wish he woulda stayed in Cleveland & never left idgaf if he woulda stayed ringless he still woulda the been the goat in my eyes...aint no NBA highlights better than lebron idgaf

[@francybrionesmaballo9512]

Toma hawk! LeBron's signature dunk 💯🔥

[@Swaggattack71]

Keep in mind while you’re watching this that there are people actually out there that think he wouldn’t be good in the 80s/90s

[@KnucklesWTD-uu3ps]

No. Mainstream Lebron would not play as well in that era. Most Lebron fans began watching basketball in 2016 and are unaware of initial Lebron. This version of Lebron would play well in the 80s and 90s. But 2000s Lebron is not the version of Lebron in GOAT conversations

[@KnucklesWTD-uu3ps]

2000s Lebron isn't the version of Lebron in GOAT conversations. The version of Lebron included in GOAT debates is quite different. This version of Lebron would fit in with power houses like Shaq who also dominated. But the debates regarding Lebron in the 80s/90s is involves late 2010s Lebron. The specific version of Lebron used in the debates

[@cousinchris5851]

Thats when he was the best perimeter defender in the league. Plus the ultimate mismatch. Too big, too fast, too strong.

[@earlthepearl6414]

Dude went for a 360 and LBJ made him eat it! Lol He had to be embarrassed after that one. Ha ha

[@RedCafex]

LMAOOOO he ain’t have to do Jason Richardson like that 😆😆😆 that man was bout to do a slam dunk contest move. Messed up his moment

[@pkway9394]

Lebron isn’t vertical like vince carter but he’s got some power and speed sheesh

[@killinghawkz]

Lmao lebron weighs more...

[@peacemaker4829]

I think when you take into account his size, I think that could very well make him the most athletic player ever

[@KnucklesWTD-uu3ps]

Wilt Chamberlain is more athletic

[@peacemaker4829]

@@KnucklesWTD-uu3ps Only because of his strength. No way he had LeBron's quickness. I'll say they may be equal in speed, but I think LeBron's combination of speed, quickness, and leaping ability makes him more athletic

[@vertainsuber4616]

That’s When He Played At 265lbs

[@BatmanvsJesus]

How many times did he play the Celtics that year 😂😂😂

[@juanellchapman4545]

Without a question he was !!!

[@luismrtz5203]

That’s my homie who don’t even know me 👏🏼

[@bigshoograps]

D ROSE WAS THE MOST ATHLETIC PLAYER IN THE NBA IN 2009

[@icemike1]

😂

[@tvbeastbeatz87]

2:20 YOU KNOW BRON IS HIM ONCE PAUL PIERCE FINALLY STARTED SCREAMING THAT BRON IS THE KING🫡

[@qbtc]

Lebron is arguably the most gifted basketball player ever - size, speed, skill, athleticism, IQ, longevity. The only thing missing is a killer instinct which Jordan and Kobe had in spades.

[@KnucklesWTD-uu3ps]

Well, Bird is more skilled as he made up for lack of athleticism. He provided the assists without Lebron's turnover rate. Lebron has a 37% midrange shot. 2009 Lebron relied heavily on athleticism. Today's Lebron can atleast score 34% from 3 pointer, but Bron still relies heavily on upclose baskets that are within 5 ft. Bird is more skilled, and so are players that dont rely on upclose shots

[@codyeble0713]

​@@KnucklesWTD-uu3psbird didn't play the crazy athletes that Bron did literally where their only job is to stop Bron... Besides Rodman I can't think of one other guy.. not saying bird wouldn't torch the new guys too but it's not a fair comparison playing so many years and talent levels apart

[@DiamondLion13]

U don’t get 4 rings and the most points ever with NO killer instinct. He was in the finals at 22..

[@VelhaGuardaTricolor]

The GOAT hands down.

[@Grind2Excellence]

This was were he had the most speed & vertical & quickness

[@jamesgreen2994]

Wow! I forgot he was so strong and fast!

[@JOSEGARCIA_04BUHAYPROMOTERVLOG]

Lebron is my one only idol NBA history particular moves in every game my goodness 💪💪💪💪

[@frankthetank819]

And people think or mj fans think mj better then lebron 😂😂😂 looks how fast strong athletic Lebron is he does everything better then mj not even close

[@m8rs718]

🐐🐐🐐

[@Truelivejayy]

1:29 is crazy!

[@MBAM02]

Man oh man 🐐