{"id":3174,"date":"2025-06-07T13:54:44","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T17:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/ben-stiller-clashes-with-pat-mcafee-over-pacers-knicks-hype-speech\/"},"modified":"2025-06-07T13:54:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T17:54:46","slug":"ben-stiller-clashes-with-pat-mcafee-over-pacers-knicks-hype-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/ben-stiller-clashes-with-pat-mcafee-over-pacers-knicks-hype-speech\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben Stiller Clashes With Pat McAfee Over Pacers-Knicks Hype Speech!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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1.<\/strong> At Game 4 of the Knicks vs. Pacers matchup, local hero Pat McAfee took to the microphone in the arena to fire up the fans in attendance.<\/p>\n

With his background in WWE, McAfee expertly crafted a speech that prompted loud boos from the audience every time he mentioned a Knicks fan. Here\u2019s what McAfee passionately exclaimed:<\/p>\n

\u201cFolks of Indianapolis, Indiana, tonight we have some high-profile guests from the Big Apple. Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet are among us. Let\u2019s make sure these folks head back to New York tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stiller, however, seemed less than thrilled about being called out, responding to a tweet that shared the video by commenting, \u201cYes. Strange. It was great to support our team, and apart from that, the fans in Indy were fantastic.\u201d<\/p>\n

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When another Twitter user reassured Stiller it was all in jest and not meant to be harmful, Stiller responded, \u201cThank you for that. But it\u2019s something that wouldn\u2019t occur in N.Y.\u201d<\/p>\n

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I really don\u2019t want to say anything negative about Ben Stiller because let\u2019s be honest, who doesn\u2019t enjoy Meet the Parents<\/em>, Dodgeball<\/em>, the underappreciated Starsky & Hutch<\/em>, the basketball scenes in Along Came Polly<\/em>, and of course, his performances on Curb Your Enthusiasm<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, I have to be honest. Stiller’s comment that such antics “Just wouldn\u2019t happen in N.Y.” is a bit tough to digest, especially after Knicks fans recently harassed Brian Windhorst outside Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n

McAfee\u2019s spirited rally was harmless, and as someone from New York, I can affirm that claiming “Just wouldn\u2019t happen in N.Y.” is not a valid defense for anything.<\/p>\n

2. <\/strong>The Pacers now lead the series 3-1 against the Knicks, and the upcoming game on Thursday might spell the end of two eras.<\/p>\n

If Indiana secures a win at Madison Square Garden, it will not only conclude New York\u2019s season but also mark the end of TNT\u2019s 36-year stint broadcasting NBA games.<\/p>\n

Although TNT will stop airing NBA games after the Eastern Conference Finals, Inside the NBA<\/em> will continue with Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O\u2019Neal staying on board. The program will still be produced by TNT but will be broadcast on ESPN\/ABC.<\/p>\n

The specifics of when Inside the NBA<\/em> will appear on ESPN are yet to be fully disclosed, though ESPN\u2019s president, Burke Magnus, hinted in a November interview on SI Media With Jimmy Traina<\/em> that the show might air on Fridays or Saturdays.<\/p>\n

The future of Inside the NBA<\/em> was uncertain for a while before the ESPN deal materialized. Following the announcement, TNT highlighted the news with Johnson giving a poignant speech to his colleagues.<\/p>\n

With only a few days left in TNT\u2019s partnership with the NBA, Inside the NBA<\/em> has released a video of Johnson\u2019s address, among others, paying tribute to the show\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n

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3. <\/strong>Here is a shocking audio clip of Brandon Astle, the play-by-play announcer for the Abbotsford Canucks, narrating an AHL playoff game when suddenly someone barges into the broadcast booth and hurls a chair at him.<\/p>\n

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Despite being understandably shocked, Astle managed to inject some humor into the unsettling incident.<\/p>\n

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4. <\/strong>Chris \u201cMad Dog\u201d Russo didn\u2019t hold back during a power outage at Wednesday\u2019s First Take<\/em>, seizing the moment to direct a sharp remark at Stephen A. Smith.<\/p>\n

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5. <\/strong>The rationale behind opposing a salary cap in Major League Baseball remains a mystery to me.<\/p>\n

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6.<\/strong> The recent episode of SI Media With Jimmy Traina<\/em> features a discussion with Tony Reali from ESPN.<\/p>\n

Reali shares insights on the termination of Around the Horn<\/em> after a 23-year run, despite its strong ratings, touches on his contractual situation with ESPN, possibilities of continuing with the network, and what lies ahead for him personally.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Reali discusses one particular regret from his time hosting the show, whether his low profile on social media and interviews impacted his career, his plans during his break, and how he aims to maintain a connection with his audience.<\/p>\n

Following Reali, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins the segment \u201cTraina Thoughts\u201d to talk about the Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference finals, the desired NBA Finals matchup for ESPN\/ABC, the Juan Soto situation in the Subway Series, a new Netflix documentary on Brett Favre, the passing of George Wendt, and a dilemma involving free Knicks tickets.<\/p>\n

You can listen to the SI Media With Jimmy Traina<\/em> podcast below or on Apple and Spotify.<\/p>\n