Published 11:12 IST, November 18th 2019
WATCH LeBron James embarrassed as Evan Turner leaves him in splits during Hawks vs Lakers
NBA news: Atlanta Hawks' Evan Turner dropped Lakers' LeBron James to the ground before scoring a difficult right-handed driving lay-up over Dwight Howard.
Evan Turner put LeBron James on skates during the LA Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks game on Sunday night. The Hawks were then trailing by 59-36 when Turner scored his driving lay-up. Though the Lakers won the game 122-102, Turner managed to sneak in a highlight. Turner used a behind the back dribble to evade LeBron James, who had assumed that Turner was moving to his right and slipped on the court. Turner went on to score 2 points after a right-handed lay-up over Dwight Howard.
Evan Turner put LeBron James on skates
Twitter reacted hilariously to the incident, attaching gifs and memes about James slipping on the court. Turner was drafted second overall by Philadelphia 76ers in 2010. He is averaging 5.8 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists and 1.7 steals per game from the Hawks’ bench this season. Turner finished the game with 7 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist. James recorded game-high 33 points, 12 assists, and 7 rebounds. The Hawks and Lakers are scheduled to play again on December 16 at the Phillips Arena.
Twitter reacts to LeBron James slipping on the court
Updated 18:12 IST, November 18th 2019