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14 hours ago
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Fans hit Skip Bayless with Spurs receipts after bizarre 22-minute Thunder video
The post Fans hit Skip Bayless with Spurs receipts after bizarre 22-minute Thunder video appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Oklahoma City Thunder have finally climbed the mountain. The Thunder won its first NBA Championship in franchise history on Sunday night, beating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, 103-91. The game was somewhat marred by the devastating Tyrese Haliburton Achilles injury. But that did not stop fans and celebrities from giving the Thunder their flowers. Advertisement But in an interesting twist, former television personality and self-proclaimed San Antonio Spurs fan, Skip Bayless, posted a strange 22-minute video on X, formerly Twitter. In the video, Bayless is seen getting emotional, wearing an Oklahoma City Thunder hat. 'I am so elated, even though I am not showing it because I am so deflated. This is all so bittersweet,' Bayless said to open the video. 'My emotions are more mixed than the drinks my father used to drink, my drunk father back at that house I grew up in on 43rd Street in Oklahoma City. 'That little two-bedroom, one bath house with that drunk dad of mine,' he said while away from the camera. He would go on to lament Haliburton's injury and declare that this Thunder championship should be regarded as one of the greatest of all time. But one major problem, he sounds like the most bandwagon of bandwagon fans ever. Advertisement Fans noticed, too, replying to his tweet with receipts. 'I've been a Spurs fan since the Ice Man nights of the '70s. First time I've ever dreaded watching a Spurs game,' Bayless wrote in May of 2017. But that was far from the only one. A year prior, he even invoked the Thunder in reference to his Spurs fandom. 'As a Spurs fan, I'll be rooting like crazy for the Thunder to finish Dallas.' But X user A Different Conversation really brought it all home. 'Are you finally at that age where you've lost it? You were already cooked, but a 21 minute video, you being a Thunder fan all of a sudden, and now we gotta hear about your drunk dad 😬 wtf skip.' Advertisement Bayless was indeed raised in Oklahoma City. He was actually named John Edward but upon his nickname of Skip sticking, he eventually officially changed his name. It is somewhat confusing to see such a bizarre video. On one hand, Bayless appears to be opening up about his childhood trauma, expressing vulnerability. On the other hand, he has built a career as an attention-seeking, dramatized personality. So, it's hard to know how much of the displayed emotion was genuine. But one thing is clear. Any fan that suddenly jumps onto a championship bandwagon will always get called out for it. Related: Thunder's Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren in line for $247 million contract extensions Related: Thunder player who made history by winning title before even playing a game
Daily Mail
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Skip Bayless claims he is a 'reverse racist' in crazed rant about white American NBA players
Controversial sports commentator Skip Bayless left fans baffled on Thursday after posting a long rant hitting out at the talent of white American basketball players - and referencing himself as a 'reverse racist'. Bayless is never far from the headlines and remains at the forefront of American sports media, despite leaving Fox almost a year ago after falling out with long-time co-host Shannon Sharpe. He now posts his rants to an eponymous YouTube channel and his latest episode turned heads in the wake of the 2025 NBA Draft. Speaking about Wednesday's No 1 pick and the new superstar of the Dallas Mavericks, he began: 'Cooper Flagg will be the best white American player since Larry Bird. 'I'm not saying that I'm seeing Larry Bird [in Flagg], not yet, because I've never seen anything like Larry Bird when it came to clutch gene, basketball genius IQ, killer will, defiant arrogant trash-talking confidence, all-time great leadership right up there with Michael Jordan 's, Magic Johnson 's. 'So is it fair for me to compare white American player to white American player? Well if you followed my career, when it came to basketball - I have been painfully honest about this - I have never ever had much respect, much use for, white American players.' From there, the conversation veered further off-course and Bayless began to speak about the issue of racism. 'In fact,' he claimed, 'many many many times over my career I've been called reverse racist... but, come on, show me a white American player remotely close to Larry Bird since he retired in 1992. 'Cooper Flagg is 6'9 tall with athletic ability and leaping ability Larry Bird never thought about having. Cooper Flagg is at least going to be in Bird's universe.' Flagg was selected No 1 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday, becoming the first white American player to go first since 1977. The Mavericks won the lottery for the draft months ago, giving them the rights to select the Duke University freshman forward. However, many conspiracy theories surfaced online after Dallas were given the first pick - given that they had a mere 1.8 per cent chance of doing so. Some fans on social media claimed that the Mavericks were given the favorable pick after their controversial trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers last season. However, Flagg was asked about the wild theories shortly after being selected by Dallas and gave his take on the matter. One reporter asked: 'There are tons of rumors that the NBA gave Dallas the pick to get you in exchange for Luka Doncic, do you have any reaction to that?' Flagg replied: 'Nope! I don't know what to say about that.
Yahoo
a day ago
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Aaron Rodgers' Steelers Predicted To Be ‘Worst Team in NFL'
Aaron Rodgers' Steelers Predicted To Be 'Worst Team in NFL' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. "Why,'' we've been asked, "given all you know about Skip Bayless, spend any time at all writing about him?'' Advertisement Our answer, after knowing the disgraced TV troll? "For the same reason you shine a flashlight on a cockroach in your kitchen.'' The Pittsburgh Steelers' signing of four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers is not a no-brainer and is not without news value and even controversy. ... which includes his freshly-baked decision to play just one more year before calling it quits. The 41-year-old quarterback is a faded talent and a polarizing figure, making this move a magnet for critics … And for trolls. Enter Skip Bayless. In a video posted to his social media platform, the shamed ex-TV shock jock Bayless - now out of work as he is accused in a lawsuit by a former FS1 colleague of offering her $1.5 million to have sex with him - characterizes Rodgers as a "diva" who is 'washed.' Advertisement Bayless then offered a childish pun, claiming Rodgers would "steal from the Steelers." And then the unemployed 72-year-old's attempted bombshell, offered with the transparent desire to get someone to notice him … 'Aaron Rodgers,' Bayless said, 'makes them one of worst, if not THE worst team in the NFL. Those of us who know Bayless personally understand not to take him seriously; he doesn't know if a football is blown up or stuffed. That doesn't make all of his opinions wrong, though. After sustaining a season-ending injury in the first game of 2023, Rodgers appeared in all 17 New York Jets games in 2024 as he totaled 3,897 passing yards and 28 touchdowns against 11 interceptions. … Advertisement While 'leading' the Jets to a 5-12 record before being dumped into free agency. Conversely, the Steelers finished last season with a 10-7 record and made the playoffs under long-time head coach Mike Tomlin, who has never finished a regular season with a losing record. Will Rodgers make the Steelers better? That's anybody's guess. But the idea that Rodgers is going to turn Pittsburgh into 'the worst team in the NFL' is completely devoid of sports logic … but par for the course for a 'washed' media personality who is done 'stealing' money from networks, advertisers and viewers. Related: Aaron Rodgers Sends Steelers Sneaky T.J. Watt Message Amid Retirement Announcement This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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"He's got to be extremely angered" - Skip Bayless thinks Adam Silver was livid with the KD trade taking spotlight away from Game 7
"He's got to be extremely angered" - Skip Bayless thinks Adam Silver was livid with the KD trade taking spotlight away from Game 7 originally appeared on Basketball Network. Rivalry and tension between certain NBA players and veteran media members have been brewing for years, but Skip Bayless's animosity toward stars like Kevin Durant seems to exist on an entirely different level. On a recent occasion, the 73-year-old analyst went as far as accusing KD of intentionally trying to steal the spotlight away from his former team. Right before the youthful Oklahoma City Thunder squad was about to experience the most significant moment in their history—winning the 2025 championship—the news about the Houston Rockets snagging Durant went out, which Skip believes frustrated him and even Commissioner Adam Silver. Leading up to Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, reports had already begun circulating that Durant was certain to be on his way out of Phoenix in the initial days of the offseason. While his destination wasn't certain, it was almost expected that Kevin could be the first of many players to be traded. However, for Bayless, the fact that the news broke just before the tip-off of a title-deciding game wasn't just poorly timed. To him, it exposed KD's insecurity and unwillingness to let the spotlight shine on the franchise that he once led. Skip even raised a conspiracy theory about how Adam would be as frustrated as he, especially when the league had two deserving teams battling it out on the grandest stage. Still, Kevin dominated the pre-game headlines. "I'm now convinced that Kevin Durant pushed to have his trade to Houston announced or leaked to upstage Game 7 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City, where, of course, he began his career. Adam Silver doesn't like major moves being announced during the Finals. Not only does he frowns on it (but) he's got to be extremely angered by what happened on Sunday afternoon," Bayless said. " That' Kevin bleepin' Durant, guy that operated burner accounts, the most thin-skinned, oversensitive superstar I've ever closely observed. I think Kevin couldn't stand that the Thunder were about to win a championship (that) he failed to win," he addressed the trade during his appearance at Fanatics Fest, making it clear that he'd been aware of a trade to Houston but wasn't sure when it would be announced. Moreover, Kevin's reaction was subtle but telling — relieved more than anything to start a new chapter. Put simply, rather than hijacking the media headlines, the two-time NBA champion appeared to finally have clarity about his future. However, for naysayers like Bayless, who rarely miss a chance to scrutinize stars or float conspiracy theories, this situation was just another excuse to paint Durant negatively. For someone as emotionally invested in OKC's journey all year long as Skip was, the news of KD's trade breaking around the time of the Thunder's crowning moment felt like an unnecessary distraction that robbed the team of its deserved spotlight, and he is surely letting the veteran know about his disdain of the story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
NBA fans demand apology from 'scum' Skip Bayless after 'worst tweet of all time'
Skip Bayless was slammed by NBA fans for the 'worst tweet of all time' on Sunday night after Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was left in agony with a lower leg injury. Haliburton had been battling through a right calf problem during the NBA Finals, and was able to play just seven minutes in Game 7 after suffering an apparent Achilles injury early into his team's loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. And fans were infuriated with one post from the ever-provocative Bayless, who commented on the pre-existing injury Haliburton was dealing with. 'The Pacers brilliantly took the big-game pressure off Haliburton, who routinely no-shows, by planting the 'injury excuse' that the media swallowed whole,' he wrote, as Haliburton started the game with a trio of three-pointers. While Bayless' remark was written before Haliburton was ruled out of the game, his post aged horribly and fans were livid with the former ESPN and Fox Sports star. 'Truly one of the worst tweets ever. My goodness,' one wrote. Tyrese Haliburton was left screaming in agony after reinjuring his right calf early on in Game 7 The 25-year-old collapsed instantly and was visibly in pain, slamming his hand on the floor 'Wow you might be the worst person to ever have a platform in the sports world,' another added. 'Haha holy s*** you're a moron, this is aging like milk,' a third chimed in. A fourth said: 'Have some shame man.' And a fifth added: 'You are such a scumbag, Skip.' Following Haliburton's injury, Bayless said he 'hated' seeing Haliburton get hurt against his beloved Thunder. 'Even as a Thunder fan, the last thing I wanted to see was Haliburton getting hurt. The LAST.' Haliburton's father, John, told ESPN's Lisa Salters during the broadcast that his son had suffered an Achilles injury. Haliburton was later seen on crutches greeting his teammates following the painstaking 103-91 loss. Indiana actually stayed in the game for a period of time following Haliburton's injury, as they went into halftime up one without their point guard. Tyrese Haliburton on crutches greeting his teammates 🥺 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 23, 2025 However, OKC outscored their opponents by 14 in the third quarter and the lead later ballooned to 22 in the fourth quarter as Shai-Gilgeous Alexander starred for the eventual champions. The regular season MVP won the same honors for the Finals after his clinching performance, in which he scored 29 points, dished out 12 assists and grabbed five rebounds. Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren also had 20 and 18 points respectively, while TJ McConnell had a valiant 16 points in 28 minutes off the bench for Indiana. Bennedict Mathurin led the visitors with 24 points while Pascal Siakam also had 16.
