LeBron James Returns from Injury, Throws Alley-Oop to Deandre Ayton, Recalling 2014 Camp Connection

LeBron James, 40, made his season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers after missing 14 games due to sciatica, contributing 11 points and 12 assists in a 140-126 win over the Utah Jazz. During the game, James threw an alley-oop to Deandre Ayton, prompting Ayton, 27, to share that it was their second such connection. The first occurred in 2014 when Ayton was a 16-year-old rising sophomore attending James' camp in Las Vegas. James, who posted up Cody Williams before delivering the pass, laughed and inquired about the past play, acknowledging the unique history with his new teammate.