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Mar 14, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts against the Toronto Raptors during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 14, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts against the Toronto Raptors during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
LeBron James starred on the big screen with his film, Space Jam: A New Legacy. The movie was a reboot of Michael Jordan’s 1996 film and was meant to bring forth the same vibe again. However, as per fans and the Razzie Awards, the film failed to hit the mark.
The Golden Raspberry Awards are usually reserved for some not-so-well-received movies in Hollywood. This time, Space Jam: A New Legacy was amongst the biggest winners at the award shows.
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Add a Razzie to LeBron's legacy 😂 pic.twitter.com/pZE4dG3ZPY
— Pickswise (@Pickswise) March 26, 2022
Naturally, fans had their own opinion on the film and James as an actor.
Fans react to LeBron James winning the worst actor award
Looking at reactions online, fans did not hold back while sharing their opinions. Many had already shared their views about the movie itself and commented on LeBron as an actor this time. Apparently, for a few fans, James is a bad actor on the court and off the court as well.
Well deserved @KingJames. Horrible actor both on and off the court and you're finally getting recognized! https://t.co/GgddMSPwC9
— #SellTheTeamJerry (@ChiTownGuy24) March 26, 2022
Have you not seen any of his movies?!?!?!?
— Keith (@Nachos711) March 26, 2022
https://twitter.com/Imjustchef/status/1507764989444169735?s=20&t=pZnesXFC4oGlu6W5iF7eTA
He ain't no Jordan! MJ beat stacked teams. The Lakers, the Celtics, Utah, the Pistons. LJ had to have stacked players on his team to barely win championships.
— 🟦 Wendell Morgan (@CaptainWMorgan) March 26, 2022
I heard the movie was bad but not that bad, I kinda of like it 😂
— Deborah Mwale (@Angelbee2004) March 26, 2022
Shld have wrote the script for Bronny….glory seeking ass…only makes me like Jordan more…
— President – PhosFate KIDZ (@PhosFateVET) March 27, 2022
Wtf is razzie? Is that something made up for him to win? Sports athletes are just out of control
— Albert (@Albert_Lazcano) March 26, 2022
Interestingly, a few people were not aware of the Razzie awards and could not understand why James won it. Many added that while they knew the movie was not nice, they still ended up liking it. Some compared James to Jordan, bringing forth the never-ending James-Jordan debate.
For fans of the original movie (and Chicago Bulls legend), James can never be better than Jordan.
Certain fans spoke about sequels or reboots in general, and how they were not surprised by the end product.
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Jan 9, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after scoring a basket and drawing the foul against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
What other award did James and the movie win?
At the 42nd edition of the award show, James won the Worst Actor for his movie. This was his first big role, with other actors and athletes like Don Cheadle, Anthony Davis, and Sue Bird present.
However, James was not the only one to win. The movie won the Worst Remake, Rip-Off, or Sequel award. Additionally, the combination of James and Looney Tunes won the Worst Screen Couple award.
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The movie, before release, had been highly anticipated. Many were excited about James taking up something Jordan had previously done and remained eager for the product.
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