NBA legend LeBron James came up short in the 2024 All-Star Game on Sunday.
The 39-year-old was given a series of brutal nicknames by fans after an embarrassing airball 3-point attempt during the West's 211-186 loss to the East.
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LeBron has been struggling with an ankle injury in recent weeks and played just 14 minutes of the exhibition contest in Indianapolis.
The Los Angeles Lakers superstar was attending his 20th edition of the All-Star Game.
He scored 8 points for the West and recorded 4 rebounds as they went down 211-186 to the East.
James looked rusty from the off and threw an uncharacteristic airball during the first quarter.
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The four-time MVP went for a long three but dropped his shot well short of the basket.
There were audible gasps from the crowd in Indiana, with fans flocking to social media to discuss the error.
"This will be wiped off the internet very soon," laughed one fan in response to the footage.
"LeAirBall," said another.
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"He's back - LeMiss," wrote a third.
"There’s wind in the stadium has to be," claimed a fourth.
LeBron James raps along to GloRilla new song in late night gym video which leaves NBA fans 'crying'LeBron is the oldest active player in the NBA and has continued to put up impressive numbers this season.
He is currently averaging 24.8 points per game, along with 7.2 rebounds and 7.8 assists.
His Lakers headed into the All-Star break 9th in the Western Conference and 30-26 on the season.
Sunday's All-Star game was dominated by the East, with Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard, and Jaylen Brown all scoring over 30 points.
Milwaukee Bucks star Lillard took the game MVP award after sinking a remarkable 11 buckets from downtown.
It was the first time since 2017 that the Eastern and Western Conferences had faced off in the All-Star Game as the contest returned to its old format.
