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LeBron James Gets Trolled After Blowing Open Layup: “Father Time Is Catching Up”

LeBron James was trolled by fans for missing a wide-open layup by fumbling the ball out of bounds during Game 2 against the Nuggets.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
May 19, 2023
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The Los Angeles Lakers are in a tightly-fought contest against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2, but it seems that LeBron James may not give us the production we expect. 

James had a play where he got a wide-open lane to the rim and fumbled the ball out of bounds while trying to dunk it, leaving fans in shock with the realization that LeBron James‘ age seems to finally be slowing him down. 

NOOOO LEBRON 😭😭💔 pic.twitter.com/mJ3jv74g0U

— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) May 19, 2023

‘Year 20 LeBron’ can’t finish these plays like even ‘Year 15 LeBron’ was doing on the Cavaliers.

FATHER TIME IS CATCHING UP 💔🥲😞 pic.twitter.com/COiaFxNcZH

— Mamba〽🦋 (@imbranzo) May 19, 2023

Fans joked about what LeBron’s inner thoughts said to him when he missed that opportunity. 

Lebron’s inner thoughts

https://t.co/rPSNzEKS1x

— Die-Hard Chicago Bulls Fans (@DieHardCBfans) May 19, 2023

Some fans thought something else was going on while watching the play, worried James may be hurt.

Missed layup and missed dunk? What’s going on?

— Sensei (@Sensei0701) May 19, 2023

One fan called James ‘LeSlip’.

LeSlip

— TubbySports (@TubbySports) May 19, 2023

More fans were bargaining with LakeShowYo to delete this lowlight of James.

pic.twitter.com/NyUqqg2uy3

— Ky🏂 (@LakeShowKy) May 19, 2023

The first half of the game just ended with LeBron having scored 10 points with 5 rebounds and 6 assists. He’s the second leading scorer for the Lakers in the game, with Rui Hachimura going perfect from the field in his 17-point outing off the bench. Nikola Jokic is dominating as many people expected, scoring 16 points with 8 rebounds and 5 assists. The Lakers are leading 53-48 at the break.  


Who Closes Out Game 2?

As many expected, the Lakers have managed to get Denver to play on their terms instead of getting caught in a shootout with them, as we saw in Game 1. The end of the second quarter saw the Lakers have a stretch where they went 10 possessions without scoring a basket, yet they still lead by five points. They managed this by ensuring Denver can’t get easy buckets either.

The Lakers’ strategy of letting Jokic get whatever he wants while limiting the production of others has been working really well. This is an extremely tactical series, so both teams may come out with different agendas altogether in the second half.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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