In the battle of the rookie and the veteran, the young Victor Wembanyama was no match for the legendary LeBron James — at least on one shot.

As the Lakers and the Spurs battled it out in a Western Conference clash on Friday night in which the Spurs ultimately came out on top 129-115, James found himself covered in the corner by the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama, but the 2003 No. 1 pick was unfazed by the large wingspan.

With a little over 51 seconds to go in the first half at Frost Bank Center, James held onto the ball as the 2023 top pick covered him on the near side of the court.

James, eyeing the net from the corner, fired up a shot over an outstretched Wembanyama, sending a high arc toward the hoop.

As it landed in the net for a 3-pointer, the San Antonio crowd cheered in a mix of what seemed like awe and disbelief.

“Just tried to get his hands to go down just a little bit because I know his wingspan,” James said of the shot after the game, per the Associated Press. “I know he’s able to block shots outside his comfort zone. I just tried to create a little bit more room, shoot a little bit higher and I was able to knock it down.”

The Lakers beat the Spurs on Wednesday, but James did not play, which made Friday’s matchup the first time the two ever faced off against each other.

The two both put on strong performances, as the Lakers star finished with a double-double, collecting 23 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds.

The French rookie had a double-double of his own, adding 13 points, 15 rebounds and five assists as he helped the Spurs snap their 18-game losing streak.

He added two steals and two blocks in the victory.

Wembanyama said this win had some extra meaning.

“Feels like a playoff game for me,” Wembanyama said, per the AP. “We love this feeling. … This is what I’m addicted to, this is what I love”