Scottie Scheffler is all about golf, but he's never been shy about his love for other sports. Whether it's tennis, hockey, or basketball, he's always kept an eye on the biggest moments.
That is especially true of his beloved Dallas Mavericks.
After his PGA Championship win last month, Scheffler was spotted wearing a Dallas Stars hoodie, showing his unwavering support for his hometown team.
But his most memorable fan boy moment came back in 2016, when he media member asked about a story of a young Scheffler rushed his U.S. Open round.
Scheffler laughed as he recalled the story during his press conference on Tuesday.
"This year's Finals is probably not going to affect my schedule as much (laughing)," referencing the Mavericks play-in tournament exit*. "I think Golden State was playing Cleveland last time in the Finals.*
"I really wanted to watch that because you had LeBron playing Steph," he added.
The 2016 NBA Finals was one for the ages. The Cleveland Cavaliers, led by LeBron James, pulled off the greatest comeback in Finals history, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors in Game 7.
LeBron's iconic chase-down block on Andre Iguodala and Kyrie Irving's clutch three-pointer sealed the win, bringing Cleveland its first-ever NBA championship.
Just like other Mavs fans Scheffler confessed, "Ever since the Mavs traded Luka, I've been a little bummed watching the NBA."
"Hurts a little bit still. We'll have to regroup and get ready for next season for the Mavs."
A look at Scottie Scheffler's 2016 rush
Back in 2016, Scheffler was just 19 years old, a University of Texas sophomore, playing in his first major championship. He had just posted a one-under 69, technically leading the clubhouse at Oakmont.
But with weather delays disrupting the round, he rushed through a 2½-foot par putt on his final hole to ensure he finished before play was suspended.
"Probably should have been a little more cautious,"he admitted, though the putt dropped. He had woken up at 4 a.m. to tee off at 6:45 a.m., and the last thing he wanted was another early wake-up call just to finish a hole.
But more than anything, he wanted to stay up for the Cavaliers-Warriors game. "I love the NBA," he said.
Fast forward to 2025, and Scheffler is no longer an amateur rushing through rounds to catch a basketball game.
He's the World No. 1, a three-time major champion, and the favorite to win the U.S. Open.
If he pulls off the victory at Oakmont, it will be his fourth win of the season, adding to his PGA Championship, Memorial Tournament, and CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Last year, he finished T3 at the U.S. Open, just two shots behind Bryson DeChambeau. This time, he's looking to climb the mountain.
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This story was originally published June 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM.