NBA athletes are no joke. From pure athleticism to skill built from hard work, NBA players have it all. But they're still human. Nobody on the planet is immune to an awkward moment. And the blunders in the NBA are some of the best in sports. Mike Ehrmann / Getty ImagesHere are 21 most awkward moments to ever happen during an NBA game:1. There was that one time when James Harden turned the ball over and decided not to chase it down (potential backcourt violation). Either way, he still needed to get on the ball, but he simply followed the rolling ball awkwardly. His lack of awareness allowed the opposing player to scoop it up for an easy basket. ESPNPeople were calling it the most "Harden" play ever... Gregory Shamus / Getty Images2. While it didn't happen during the actual play, it wouldn't be an awkward NBA moments list if I didn't include the infamous "Fergie Anthem." At the 2018 NBA All-Star game, singer Fergie performed a brave rendition of the U.S. National Anthem. It felt very strange, slow, a little sensual, and simply awkward. The look on all the players' faces, as they tried their hardest not to laugh, was legendary meme material. ESPNRelated: "Look At Those Beautiful Black Bodies": From An Owner Fetishizing Naked Black Players To Refs Manipulating Games, Here Are The Wildest NBA Scandals Of All Time