Watch Lakers superstar LeBron James hit signature chalk toss before potential elimination game vs. Thunder

May 12, 2026 - 04:30

LeBron James walked onto the Crypto.com Arena floor Monday night carrying the same pregame ritual that has defined much of his NBA career. Ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ potential elimination game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals, James performed his signature chalk toss during warmups as fans packed the arena for a must-win showdown.

The Thunder entered the night with a commanding 3-0 series lead, leaving the Lakers needing a win to keep their season alive. Before tipoff, James, wearing his iconic No. 23 Lakers jersey, performed his signature chalk toss near the scorer’s table as teammates and arena staff gathered around him. NBA on Prime shared the moment on X, formerly Twitter, shortly before the game with the following caption.

“The LeBron James chalk toss never gets old ”