Sir Paul McCartney could probably walk into any sports event in the world and demand a front-row seat, but, for some reason, he had a hard time getting a free Brooklyn Nets T-shirt.

McCartney attended the Nets’ 130-94 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Monday night. Despite his status as a member of rock 'n’ roll royalty, the former Beatle chose to rough it; he opted for a spot in the bleachers rather than a luxury box or courtside seat.

On the plus side, the 71-year-old’s seat was prime real estate in terms of potentially snagging some free merchandise during the Nets’ T-shirt launch -- at least in theory. A video of McCartney’s heartbreaking attempt to catch a T-shirt went viral on Tuesday.

In the video, the music legend essentially begs a Barclays staff member to send a Nets T-shirt in his direction. The “Hey Jude” crooner’s eyes get huge as the T-shirt flies toward him, then express utter disappointment as it falls just short of his seat.

To his credit, McCartney took the loss of the Nets T-shirt in stride. After briefly motioning toward the fan who caught the free swag, he regained his composure and clapped for the victorious party. Don’t worry, Sir Paul -- we’re sure the Nets would be happy to give you as much team gear as your heart desires.

McCartney’s entire attempt to snag the Nets T-shirt can be viewed below.

[H/T For The Win]

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