Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes Stuns with East Bay dunk, Sparks reaction from Luka Dončić

Jaxson Hayes of the Los Angeles Lakers delivered a stunning play during their recent victory in Chicago, executing a rare “East Bay Dunk” on the fast break. The remarkable move, which involved passing the ball under his right leg mid-air before slamming it home, quickly went viral and drew a notable reaction from Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić.

Dončić’s initial response was one of disbelief, captured as he clasped his hands together and looked toward the bench with a surprised expression before bursting into laughter. He later commented on the dunk after the game, acknowledging its difficulty and flair.

While Lakers teammate Jake LaRavia playfully minimized the athleticism of the dunk, suggesting Obi Toppin is the league’s true master of the move, Dončić revealed a personal connection to the play. “I did it too when I was a kid, I have the video!” he exclaimed.

True to his word, a video surfaced shortly after showcasing a younger Dončić attempting the same under-the-leg dunk.However, the footage revealed the play was performed during a training break, rather then in a game situation. Nevertheless, the exchange highlighted the impressive nature of Hayes’ in-game execution and sparked a lighthearted moment between the two NBA stars.