The 5 craziest shots from LeBron James’ 42-point night

What was also back was his ridiculous shot making. He was 15-25 from the field and half of them were the type of highlight shots that we’ve just come to expect from him.

Let’s clarify what type of highlights we’re talking about. There’s two major types in the NBA: the flashy, in-your-face ones that you see as a Vine, then in videos and finally on SportsCenter the next day. These plays -- a dunk, a deadly crossover, an ignored high five -- are worthy of our undivided attention for six seconds. They get appreciated plenty.

But there’s also the quietly impressive plays that make you nod your head and murmur “that was niiice” under your breath. These don’t get Vined, and sometimes, you may never see even see a replay. But really, they deserve at least one!

LeBron’s entire evening was scattered with plays of the second category Friday. He didn’t tear a rim down with a vicious dunk, but just took his time and did things on the court that made you shake your head in admiration of how good he is. Here’s the top five moments.

Mareese Speights is a 6’10 man who weighs 255 pounds. When LeBron is driving at him, he might as well weight 55.

Andre Iguodala is already contesting this shot and LeBron literally jumps higher than him. This is after he stepped back into this corner, too.

There’s something beautiful about this infinite loop of a basketball gracefully soaring over Iguodala’s outstretched hand.

Each individual thing LeBron did on this play was impressive, never mind that he strung them all together in what was essentially a single motion.

*Please note that despite reports of the contrary, LeBron never actually went anywhere. He just needed a couple months to adjust to his new team.