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“Shocked He Didn’t Get Fouled”: After Stephen Curry’s Fake Video, Fans Bring Back Iconic LeBron James Clip Just for the Trolls

Published 12/06/2022, 2:45 PM EST

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Stephen Curry’s shooting skills are mostly unquestionable. And other times fans can take his videos with a pinch of salt. The Golden State Warriors superstar recently posted a video on his social media making a full-court shot while training. The video is an obvious fake, as many stars have created videos like that, including LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar had such a video, back during his first stint at the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The 37-year-old was guilty of producing a similar video during his early days in the NBA. When the video resurfaced, the fans were having none of it, and King James was mercilessly trolled.

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LeBron James’s fake viral video:

Stephen Curry and his full-court shot went viral on social media recently. The fans had a field day in pointing out the obvious fake, with proof. These videos are pretty common among athletes while making an attractive promotional video. 

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In a recently unearthed video, LeBron James was also spotted shooting hoops, including a full-court shot, which made his teammates go crazy. The video was also called fake by fans, and many trolled James for the video shot back in the early 2000s. 

Let’s look at some of the reactions

Fans pointed out that James could improve his three-point percentage if he continued that throughout his career. 

Some highlighted Curry’s shooting prowess and how his video was debatable for some. But James’ and his video looked fake because they felt his shooting skills were inferior to the former. 

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These videos aren’t uncommon, one of the most famous ones being the three-ball catch by the former NFL wide receiver Chris Chambers. David Beckham, kicking soccer balls into a can 50 yards away, was also a famous Pepsi commercial.

How’s the 2022-23 season going for LeBron James?

The 37-year-old is a little away from his glory days, which might’ve made people believe in the video’s authenticity. The Los Angeles Lakers have a record of 10-12 for the 2022-23 season.

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Many pundits and fans have given up on the LA side and their chances of reaching the playoffs. Despite the disastrous start for the Lakers, James is still averaging 26.1 PPG for the 2022-23 season. The Lakers are on a three-game winning streak carrying new hopes for the fans.

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Shankha Shuvra Das

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Shankha Shuvra Das is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Economics and has extensive experience in freelance content creation, especially in the field of technology. Shankha's passion for covering the sport of basketball stems from his love for the NBA, which he has been following closely for several years now.
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