The Biggest Mistakes In NBA History

Even future Hall of Famers and very capable role players make mind-boggling mistakes that are remembered in NBA lore. Some of them are excusable, but many of these gaffes remain unbelievable 10 or even 20 years later. Let’s take a look at the biggest mistakes in NBA history.

The Biggest Mistakes In NBA History

[nonstop]

Will J.R. Smith redeem himself on the Lakers?

[Sean-edrv]

In Ewings defence, he was slightly injured in his knee and apparently felt a sharp pain while jumping, so he decided to simply lay it in instead of risking it

[goldenstatewarriors]

Ah I still remember watching NBA Finals 2018 Game 1. That game was memorable for many reasons, including the Draymond/Tristan Thompson fight. But yes, I think we all joked about J.R. Smith being Finals MVP for the Warriors that year.

[GoogleUserOne]

I know you didn’t do college—but Chris Webber’s collegiate career is known for one thing—and only one thing.

[trashcan]

this probably aint on here, but the funniest mistake was when the wizards were up and some guy threw the ball up in the air and the other team caught it and mo williams hit a game winner, had me dying

[sportsmafia]

Wonder what JR is gonna mess up for Lebron this time around

[hhtptai]

You could pinpoint the exact moment that LeBron was about to call his agent.

[razmatazz]

Dunno if Malone having the ball stolen from him was grounds to be included with the rest of these haha.

[socialistbatman]

I remember staying up late a lot during the 2013 season seeing Kobe do Kobe things. Those were the days man

[fortnitesplash]

How the hell do you miss four free throw

[potato]

Ewing was injured at that time that’s not a mistake he felt a sharp pain on his foot that’s the reason he missed.

[kaylenirbyjr]

Nick anderson gotta hold the trophy for the worst choke job in NBA history 🤣🤣🤣

[robertscherer]

Also another one was when Ben Simmons passed up a wide open dunk in game 7 against the hawks

[sandiegochargersnotlacharg]

Now I know why JR Smith ran the clock out he watched Harper do it 35 years earlier 🤦🏽‍♂️

[Heatlifer]

Zbo punching Adams resulting in a game 7 suspension is up there

[unappealingundesirable]

I was born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up. Sonics and Blazers fan. Japanese-American. Before starting to watch this, I wondered whether Derek Harper's "let's go celebrate" blunder would be on this list!

[moopert]

Sucks that as good as Ewing was, he's best remembered for that missed layup.

[jeatig]

Be careful when you're playing against a team that Robert Horry is on...just how lucky is this guy??

[LHRKiiDfLaSh]

Well atleast Ewing kinda had a valid reason thinking his knee was gonna give out on him

[Tbaribone]

I remember Josh Howard‘s time out call during that game. As a Mavericks fan, that was infuriating when he did that! How could he be that stupid??? Knowing that they had one time out left!!