LeBron James suffers cut to head in collision with camera
A foul results in nasty-looking injury to 4-time MVP
Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James was left bleeding late in the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals following a head-on collision with a camera.
James was attempting a shot when he was fouled by Golden State Warriors centre Andrew Bogut. The foul sent him flying into a baseline camera, which resulted in a nasty cut to the head.
Clearly in pain, the 30-year-old remained on the floor for a time, but was able to return to the game after seeing team doctors.
The four-time MVP sported a serious wound, but managed to sink two free throws.
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His rally did little to motivate his team, who ultimately conceded a 103-82 victory to the Warriors. The best-of-seven series is now tied at two apiece.
Adding to James' tough night off the court, he may need to call Janet Jackson to get some advice on how to handle wardrobe malfunctions.
Moments before Game 4, James inadvertently exposed himself to millions watching on live television. As James was getting ready to take the court, an ABC camera moved in for a close-up.
Turns out it got a little too close.
James was adjusting his shorts as he started to tuck in his jersey. He briefly pulled down the black compression shorts he wore under his gold game shorts as well, exposing himself to an audience that has averaged about 18.5 million viewers in the first three games of the series.
It conjured memories of Jackson's performance at halftime of the Super Bowl in 2004 when Justin Timberlake tugged at Jackson's top and briefly exposed one of the singer's breasts.
With files from The Associated Press