NBA star LeBron James in “Area Jam: A New Legacy,” a brand new tackle the “Area Jam” franchise. Warner Bros. Footage
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James received an performing award — simply not the sort that may assist your GOAT or EGOT standing.
What occurred: James received the worst actor award on the annual Razzie Awards for his function in “Area Jam: A New Legacy.”
- Razzies are virtually the anti-Oscars, honoring the worst actors and movies from the final 12 months. It typically honors the worst and lowest of the low in Hollywood filmmaking.
Particulars: James received two awards, securing the worst actor award and the “worst display screen couple” for “any Warner cartoon character (or Time-Warner product) he dribbles on,” in line with the Razzie’s nomination listing.
- “Area Jam: A New Legacy” secured some awards as nicely, together with “worst remake, rip-off or sequel.”
- “Area Jam: A New Legacy” was nominated for worst image, however misplaced out to “Diana,” Netflix’s film model of the Princess Diana musical on Broadway, per Yahoo! Sports activities.
The larger image: Different NBA stars have been nominated for Razzie awards earlier than.
- Dennis Rodman received three Razzie awards — together with worst new star and worst supporting actor — for his efficiency within the 1997 movie “Double Crew,” in line with CBS Sports activities.
- Shaquille O’Neal obtained a worst actor nomination for his function in “Metal,” too.
Our take: Simply saying — Michael Jordan by no means received a Razzie.