TV star’s awkward moment in NBA All-Star Celebrity Game caught on camera

American television personality Matt James inadvertently groped a teammate’s breast during the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.

Matt James at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.

American television personality Matt James became a laughing stock during this weekend’s NBA All-Star Celebrity Game after inadvertently groping a teammate’s breast.

On Saturday morning AEDT, Team Walton secured a convincing 65-51 victory over Team ‘Nique in the one-off contest at Cleveland’s Wolstein Center, getting the NBA All-Star weekend underway.

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Peloton workout influencer Alex Toussaint claimed the game’s coveted MVP honours after scoring 18 points while Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett also turned heads, stealing the show with some explosive dunking.

DUNK CONTEST BEHAVIOR FROM MYLES GARRETT 💥 pic.twitter.com/K9vAcF1jDI

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 19, 2022

But late in the second quarter, eagle-eyed viewed noticed an awkward blunder from James as he attempted a free-throw.

After teammate Brittney Elena walked in to congratulate James, he turned around and accidentally tapped her on the chest.

Elena immediately recoiled in disgust as she walked back towards the three-point line, with footage of the incident quickly circulating social media.

I think Matt James forgot that there are women on his team pic.twitter.com/xnyATFMfEn

— Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz (@LeBatardShow) February 19, 2022

Anyone else see Matt James accidentally tap Brittney Elena in the boob? 💀 #RufflesCelebGame#CelebrityAllStarGame

— Tanner (@SecondThrowaway) February 19, 2022

James is known for his appearances on reality television shows The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars.

The 30-year-old arrived at the All-Star Celebrity Game dressed as LeBron James from the 2003 NBA Draft, with a beige suit and red baseball cap.

Matt James from The Bachelor pulled up to the Celeb Game in the @KingJames Draft suit 🤣 pic.twitter.com/3l7wzjFN7H

— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) February 19, 2022

NBA All-Star Weekend Schedule

Celebrity Game – Saturday February 19, 11:00am AEDT

Rising Stars Challenge – Saturday February 19, 1:00pm AEDT

Skills Challenge, Three-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest – Sunday February 20, from 12:00pm AEDT

All-Star Game – Monday February 21, 12:00pm AEDT

Team LeBron

LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Steph Curry, DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Darius Garland, Chris Paul, Jimmy Butler, Donovan Mitchell, Fred VanVleet, James Harden

Team Durant

Joel Embiid, Ja Morant, Jayson Tatum, Trae Young, Andrew Wiggins, Devin Booker, Karl-Anthony Towns, Zach LaVine, DeJounte Murray, Khris Middleton, LaMelo Ball, Rudy Gobert