- James Harden hit Wesley Johnson with a crossover so nasty it sent the Los Angeles Clippers defender to the floor.
- Twitter responded as you might expect - roasting Johnson into oblivion and reworking the viral moment as only Twitter can.
- After the game, Harden couldn't help but laugh when asked about the moment.
On Wednesday night James Harden sent Wesley Jordan's soul to the heavens with a devastating crossover.
The play came at the end of the first quarter, with the Rockets already dominating the Clippers in Los Angeles. Harden made a hard step towards the basket, pulled back, and left Johnson in a heap on the ground. Harden stared down Johnson for a moment before drilling the three.
As you can imagine, Basketball Twitter was quick to roast Johnson over the flames of his broken ankles.
Some had advice for Johnson.
While others imagined his inner-monologue as the devastating scene played out.
Even star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins chimed in.
Upon review, some believed that Johnson's teammates should've stepped in to save him from some of the embarrassment.
And of course, there were your classic memes - complete with photoshops and "Simpsons" references.
After the game, Harden couldn't stop himself from laughing when asked about the play.
All things considered, it was a great night to be a fan of basketball and Basketball Twitter. Best wishes to Wesley Johnson and his ankles in these trying times.
still not over James Harden's crossover
- SB Nation (@SBNation) March 1, 2018
๐ฅ @NBA pic.twitter.com/N47eMG3qed
Wesley Johnson looking like he's ready to go home lol ๐ pic.twitter.com/rGLlt68nfI
- World Series Champs (@mccauley318) March 1, 2018
wes johnson really should've jogged to the bench, picked up a folding chair, then tried to hit james harden in the head with it after this smh pic.twitter.com/wsuHSyzXVt
- Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) March 1, 2018
nah man look at wesley johnson's face, man is internally screaming DOC SUB ME OUT and his whole basketball life is flashing before his eyes. pic.twitter.com/avXXptBdMp
- Ahmed/I can never be JOE BUDDEN TO MY BRADAS (@big_business_) March 1, 2018
That man got a family @JHarden13 https://t.co/0FlesWaS21
- Deandre Hopkins (@DeAndreHopkins) March 1, 2018
Listen if im Wes Johnson im having a word with Lou and Tobias after the game, i dont care if it costs us three points DONT JUST STAND THERE WE SUPPOSED TO BE BROTHERS goaltend that shit to prevent me from being made fun of for the next 10 years ANYTHING pic.twitter.com/ILJqLOy6uc
- Rob Perez (@World_Wide_Wob) March 1, 2018
I'm sorry Wes Johnson (ooooh)
I am The Beeeaaard
Never meant to make your ankles die
I apologize a trillion times
- sreekar (@sreekyshooter) March 1, 2018
James Harden stared him like pic.twitter.com/vCmP1ma0rb
- That Blame Guy (@ImToBlame) March 1, 2018
Hit him with that "left foot blue" pic.twitter.com/pkpj7vOdEC
- CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 1, 2018
The only way James Harden's move on Wes Johnson could've been more disrespectful. pic.twitter.com/qxKwVUqk5r
- SB Nation (@SBNation) March 1, 2018
He tried and couldnt help himself ๐ James Harden's reaction when asked about the Wes Johnson play after the game: pic.twitter.com/kDhuk6Hzrf
- Rob Perez (@World_Wide_Wob) March 1, 2018