It looks like even Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic runs out of magic from time to time. Such was the case on Friday, as the two-time Mavs All-Star hilariously short-armed a routine free throw against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

The MSG crowd was limited due to the COVID-19 protocols, but they were sure back to their unforgiving ways as soon as Luka's shot hit nothing but air.

The 22-year-old Slovenian could only crack a smile after his blunder, knowing full well that he probably just submitted an entry to Shaquille O'Neal's blooper show.

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Heck, even their former player Kristaps Porzingis did not escape the trolling, as the Mavs big man got booed endlessly by the Knicks faithful in his return to The Big Apple.

As phenomenal as Luka Doncic has been in his third season in the league, this just proves that he is human, too. The 6-foot-7 playmaker has been lights out for the Mavs this season, notching 28.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, 8.9 assists and 1.0 steal in 41 games before Friday's trip to MSG.

We've seen Doncic nail extremely difficult shots over the course of his career, but it truly is a hilarious sight to see the Mavs guard air-ball perhaps the easiest look he'll get all night against the tough New York defense.