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Fergie on much-ridiculed NBA All-Star anthem rendition: 'I tried my best'

Fergie on much-ridiculed NBA All-Star anthem rendition: 'I tried my best'
  • Singer ripped after sultry performance of Star-Spangled Banner

  • Rendition compared to Jessica Rabbit and Marilyn Monroe

The NBA has been trying in vain for a number of year’s to ramp up interest in the All-Star game. But rather than a LeBron James dunk or Steph Curry three-pointer, the answer appears to have been found with the Black Eyed Peas’ Fergie, who strangled the national anthem half to death in the pre-game ceremonies.

While most guest singers attempt to turn the Star-Spangled Banner into a rousing anthem, Fergie gave the song a sultry edge – with interesting results. Several of the players, most notably the Golden State WarriorsDraymond Green, appeared to be holding back laughter.