# Clippers Fan’s LeBron Trash Talk Backfires

> Clippers fan’s trash talk of LeBron’s age leads to embarrassing failure in shooting contest.
- Title: Clippers Fan’s LeBron Trash Talk Backfires · California Post
- Summary: Clippers fan’s trash talk of LeBron’s age leads to embarrassing failure in shooting contest. A Clippers fan’s attempt to show LeBron James how a 40-year-old…
- Keywords: clippers, lebron james, nba, shooting contest, lebron haters, austin reaves, news, entertainment, Fan, LeBron, Trash, Talk
- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/28/sports/clippers-fans-lebron-james-trash-talk-backfires-in-brutal-fashion
- Published: 2026-10-28T04:06:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: clippers, lebron james, nba, shooting contest, lebron haters, austin reaves, news, entertainment
## Fan Calls Out LeBron Age
A Clippers fan challenged LeBron James to show how a 40-year-old should shoot during an intermission at Intuit Dome.

> I feel good and I’m gonna show LeBron how a 40-year-old is supposed to do it
## Fan’s Shooting Attempt Fails
The fan stumbled on the court, missed three shots in a row, and needed four attempts to make his first basket.
## Video Goes Viral
The video garnered 184,700 views and 62 comments within six hours after being posted on X.
## Clippers Face Rivalry Challenge
The Clippers lost 125-117 to the Lakers with Austin Reaves sparking a 16-4 run in the third quarter.
## Key takeaway

A Clippers fan’s attempt to show LeBron James how a 40-year-old should shoot backfires when he misses three in a row.