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Bad shots are a part of the game. Whether it's a gross looking fadeaway after a botched possession, a missed dunk, or the vaunted AAAIIIRRRBBBAALLL, shots can get ugly. In fact, they're infectious. Nobody is immune to the ugly shot. Playground kids, toddlers, trampoline basketball stars—they're all at risk. Even NBA stars like Russell Westbrook, Blake Griffin, and Dwight Howard have had their share of embarrassingly terrible shot attempts out on the floor. Hell, President Barack Obama was once caught on camera botching an uncontested lay-up. Prepare for some serious humiliation and click-through to view GIF Gallery: The Worst Shot Attempts in Basketball History.
Oh Dear...
According to Complex Sports Stats and Infomation, this is the only airballed finger roll ever, or at least the funniest one.
With A Flick of the Wrist
Gotta get more air under it!
Obama the Baller!
Perhaps the most embarrassing moment of the Obama Administration.
This is Division I Basketball
Who else wants to walk-on at St. Mary's now?
And Devin Harris Let's it Fly!
Shooters gotta keep shooting. Or in Devin Harris' case, just stop altogether.
The Most Efficient Shot On the Court
Aren't corner threes supposed to be money shots?
Elbow In, Kid!
It's all about the fundamentals.
White Man Can't Shoot
What are you posing for?
Struggle Lay-Ups
Man, this was just sad to watch.
Dwightmare
Check out the score and time left on the clock. Hack-A-Dwight works!
Pull the Trigger!
When was the last time you saw an NBA player call an up-and-down on themselves?
J.R. Smith: There's More Where That Came From
It might be a long season, Knicks fans...
Never Had A Chance
Like, has she ever practice free throws once?
What Are You Afraid Of?
Want to see real fear? Look into DeAndre Jordan's eyes before he shoots.
Don't Quit Your Day Job
No word if the shooter is related to DeAndre Jordan or not.
When I Step Into the Building, Everybody's Hands Go Up!
And Andris Biedrins' stay there!
The Bank Isn't Open On Sundays
You gotta call "bank shot!" for it to count anyway.
Can't Make Them All
Get a little more air under that one, J.R.
Diop It Like It's Hot
Fun fact that surprises nobody: Desagana Diop is a career 46 percent free-throw shooter.
Simmons!
He wants to be Dave Cowens so badly. Better have Jalen give him some tips.
Look Away Now if You're Squeamish
He could've at least made the shot...
The Next Larry Bird
Quit while you're ahead kiddo.
Gym Class Heroes
Remember when you had "Free Days" in Phys. Ed. and the girls would just walk around the outside of the gym while you and your friends fooled around? This is every girl's worst gym class nightmare.
Lock Up Your Daughters
Peep No. 5 on the red team dish out some taunts to the wannabe Harlem Globetrotter.
Gerald Wallace Heard Footsteps
The non-existent help defense of Carlos Boozer is always a scary thing.
Incoming!
A great example of "fright-or-flight."
Air Griffin
The next time someone tries to tell you that Blake Griffin can do more than just dunk, hit em with this GIF.
Practice Makes Perfect
Don't let the broken nose discourage you kid!
