Pat McAfee riled up the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers. McAfee, an Indianapolis Colts great, blasted the narrative about the Thunder still being the favorites to win the championship despite facing a 1-2 deficit. The former NFL star took a shot at bookies and at colleague Stephen A. Smith for favoring OKC.
McAfee did not hold back in his fiery appearance to jolt the home fans (via Scott Agness).
“Coming into tonight’s game, Oklahoma City was favored by 6.5 points. That makes us the biggest underdogs in the history of the NBA Finals! The sportsbooks don’t know, Stephen A. Smith doesn’t know that when you come to this state, not only do you play the best team in the damn league, you’re also taking on the greatest fan base in the history of sports!”
Michael Macasero brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his coverage of basketball at Sportskeeda with over 18 years of diverse work experience. This includes stints at Convergys, Interpace and RunRepeat.
Michael’s background in English and Journalism has provided him with the analytical skills and precision necessary for creating content, and he is a lifelong fan of the Boston Celtics. His favorite players include legends like Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, modern stars like Tim Duncan, and Nikola Jokic, as well as emerging talent like Victor Wembanyama.
Michael respects Gregg Popovich, despite his contentious demeanor in interviews, and recognizes Popovich’s genius in adapting his coaching style to maximize the talent on his roster over the years. Michael eagerly anticipates seeing how Popovich will structure the offense around emerging talent like Victor Wembanyama.
Understanding the story and details is crucial to Michael’s reporting philosophy and he believes overlooking details, particularly when pressed for time, can lead to misunderstandings and inaccurate conclusions.
Aside from work, Michael’s children are his hobbies, and he also likes to go running, swimming and weightlifting.
