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Charles Curtis

JaVale McGee’s steal on Luka Doncic (!) and slam in Game 1 stunned NBA fans

We have spent far too many years making jokes about JaVale McGee, whether it’s about him doing something good on the court or feuding with Shaq or doing something wrong that makes the lowlight reel.

But let me remind you: That man is a three-time NBA champion, one who has figured out and thrived in a specific role in the later years of his career.

And on Monday night, he pulled off an awesome play that had everyone buzzing: In the fourth quarter, he was facing Luka Doncic, no easy task. And suddenly, he poked away the ball and took it coast-to-coast for a dunk.

NBA fans were floored:

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