LeBron James could hardly contain himself.
Before the 2022 NBA All-Star Game kicks off, James appears on camera smiling and struggling to stop himself from laughing while performing the national anthem for Macy’s Gray.
The Grammy Award-winning R&B singer sang an odd version of “The Star Spangled Banner,” particularly in its melodic and vocal decisions towards the end of the performance. She was accompanied by a guitarist.
Right after her last note, Gray’s performance started trending on Twitter.
It was a scene similar to Fergie’s performance before the 2018 NBA All-Star Gamewhen co-stars Steph Curry and Draymond Green appeared visibly confused and laughing at the 46-year-old’s performance.
Born Natalie Renee McIntyre, the 54-year-old Gray has been nominated for five Grammy Awards, and won one.
This isn’t the first time an All-Star game has entertained James, who is playing in his 18th edition of the game and leading one of the teams.
When James and Kevin Durant drafted their tag team match, James couldn’t hold back his laughter, covering his face, as Durant explained his reasons. Choosing Rudy Gobert over James Harden When the two were the only remaining players who had not yet been selected. The draft took place just hours after the Nets handed out Harden to the 76ers as part of a huge deal Landing Ben Simmons.