LeBron James has been an Icon in the USA since he’s been in the NBA. He’s had his name dropped in many TV shows and movies but took his step into Hollywood pretty recently. He had made an appearance in a movie named ‘Train wreck” and did do some voice work in the animated film “Small Foot”. However, Space Jam 2 was his rite of passage. And the first movie where he was the only star.
Space Jam 2 became a mediocre piece of film that truly had some big shoes to fill. It did not live up to the hype but gave birth to a whole new set of jokes tailored to this experience. One of those jokes crept its way into the biggest film awards show, the 2022 Oscars.
The roast of LeBron James by roast master Regina
The only thing that people do remember from the night of the Oscars is the Will Smith-Chris Rock altercation. It stole all the headlines and that was all people could talk about. However, one moment that did catch a little attention later was what Regina George said.
Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes, and Regina George had fun during their time as hosts by turning the Oscars into one of the most high-profile roast sessions. One of those roasts came in the direction of LeBron James. Regina said this,
“I was very disappointed that Space Jam 2 did not get nominated in the special effects category for that hairline they gave LeBron James.”
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Everyone does love a good LeBron James – hairline joke as you could hear from the reaction of the crowds. The fans used this an opportunity to bash on Will Smith and Jada by comparing the double standards of a hair loss joke on a man and a woman. That’s what propelled this moment to further greater heights.