The Best Sports GIFs of January 2013

Nasty facial dunks, LeBron hugtackles a fan, and plenty of dancing football players.

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As we bid farewell to January, we also say goodbye to the usual NFL action every weekend. However, with the Super Bowl on Sunday, we only have one more chance to see some more over-the-top emotional displays from Ray Lewis and Jim Harbaugh, hopefully similar to the ones they exhibited all of last month. Not to be outdone, the NBA featured LeBron James hugtackling a fan and soccer had a player kicking a ball boy. So, click away to check out all the wild plays and memorable moments in The Best Sports GIFs of January 2013

RELATED: The 25 Best Sports GIFs of December 2012

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Take That, Take That

Date: 1/20/2012

Thomas DeCoud should consider Dancing With the Stars.

Bat Attack

Date: 1/26/2013

Forget the 12th man. The bat is serving as the 13th man.

Can't a Kicker Kick?

Date: 1/12/2013

Get out of the way, people! David Akers needs all the practice he can get because he's one miss away from ending up on this list .

This Just In, Ray Lewis is Emotional

Date: 1/20/2012

Chill, Ray. It's only the national anthem.

Arthur Blank Struggle Face

Date: 1/20/2012

We can't believe you believed in Matty Ice either, Arthur.

Tom Brady is Untouchable

Date: 1/20/2012

Tom Brady can do what he damn well pleases and don't you forget it.

Big Bank Take Little Bank

Date: 1/23/2012

It's okay, little man. Everyone seems small when they stand next to the 7-foot-5 Sim Bhullar of New Mexico State. Everyone.

Ray Rice Flexing

Date: 1/20/2013

Flex back all you want, Pats fan. You gotta wake up to the same life you had tomorrow. Word to LeBron

Dawson Wildin' Out at the Pro Bowl

Date: 1/27/2013

Man, the Pro Bowl was crazy. The NFC scored 62 points, Phil Dawson tried a backwards onside kick. Zzzzzz.

Easy!

Date: 1/12/2013

"Say, man. Did you eat my sandwich?" - Kevin Vickerson.

Bruised Up Ball Boy

Date: 1/23/2013

Before you get up in arms, the ball boy did it on purpose. He totally deserved it.

Funny Little Canuck Kid

Date: 1/28/2013

SMH. Kids these days.

Harbaugh Loses It

Date: 1/20/2013

This reaction may be the second-craziest one we see by Harbaugh this year. Imagine if the 49ers win the Super Bowl?

Down Goes the Security Guard

Date: 1/20/2013

That's got to suck. We think Julio Jones did that on purpose so a GIF could be made of him.

One Last Dance

Date: 1/6/2013

The Ray Lewis dance is appropriate for all situations. The mayor of Denver knows what's up.

The Mamba Strikes

Date: 1/5/2013

Kobe nonchalantly crossed Matt Barnes up like they were at the Y. Too easy.

Shumpert Gangnam Style

Date: 1/3/2013

Not only does Shump rap and play basketball, he dances too.

Ibaka-way From Me!

Date: 1/22/2013

Serge Ibaka giving Blake Griffin the type of D you tell Chris Hansen about.

Calm Down, Russ

Date: 1/31/2013

Did assistant coach Mo Cheeks just send Russell Westbrook to his room or something?

Burn Notice

Date: 1/12/2013

Has someone checked on the Broncos' Rahim Moore (No. 26) recently? That pain runs deep.

RGIII Down

Date: 1/6/2013

The saddest day in Washington Redskins history.

Sloane Stephens Shows Her O-Face

Date: 1/22/2013

We've all put on that face before...but we didn't just beat Serena Williams in tennis match.

Wheelchair Bro

Date: 1/12/2013

Wheelchair Bro is more badass than Laker Bro will ever be.

The McGee Face

Date: 1/23/2013

JaVale McGee acting a fool? Yeah, we got a list for that.

Tayshaun Prince's Biggest Fan

Date: 1/30/2013

Homie had his Prince jersey on in hopes of getting a high-five from his favorite Piston. But when he didn't see him coming out of the tunnel, he did what any fan would do: see if he was out with an injury. Sadly, he was traded to the Grizzlies prior to gametime. Check out the timeline of events that transpired above. We feel for you, bro.

Spikes' 1st Down Dance

Date: 1/13/2013

One thing about Brandon Spikes: The guy knows how to party.

Jimmer's Harlem Shake

Date: 1/4/2012

People forget he's from New York. We hoped he enjoyed his chicken noodle soup with a soda on the side.

A Budding Bromance

Date: 1/20/2012

Steve Bisciotti loves him some Ray Lewis. Knowing Ray Ray's past, we'll just leave it at that.

LeBron Hugtackles Fan

Date: 1/25/2013

Wait, LeBron was the one that won the money?

Skins and 'Hawks Don't Mix

Date: 1/6/2013

Richard Sherman asked to be punched in the face, Trent Williams obliged.

Clowney'd

Date: 1/1/2013

Jesus. All offensive players in the NFL need to take note now. Jadeveon Clowney is going to terrorize the NFL.

One-Armed Veteran Makes Everyone Look Like a Chump

Date: 1/27/2013

Fuck your feelings. No more excuses. Your life ain't that hard. How badass was that salute at the end? Props to this man. He's got the juice now.

Congo Goalkeeper's Epic Celebration

Date: 1/20/2013

How can a soccer player make any celebration look cool.

You Mad?

Date: 1/26/2013

Marshall Henderson is a certified lunatic.

The First Dunk to Be Considered a Felony

Date: 1/1/2012

Oh. My. Goodness. Homie that got dunked on should never play basketball ever again. And the dunker should be charged with assault.

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