Famous sports broadcaster and former Colts player Pat McAfee had a little fun and talked a little trash during Game 4 of the Knicks vs. Pacers series.
During the fourth quarter, with the Pacers leading by 15, Pat McAfee was handed a microphone, shown on the video board and had some harsh words for famous Knicks fans in attendance.
“Indianapolis, Indiana, we’ve got some bigwigs from the big city in the building. Spike Lee is here. Ben Stiller is here. Timothée Chalamet is here," McAfee said. “Let’s send these sons of bitches back to New York with their ears ringing. Let’s turn this [expletive] up!"
The crowd roared with its approval and the Pacers went on to win 130-121. However, not everyone in Indiana loved what McAfee had to say.
Singer and songwriter John Mellencamp took to Twitter to express his disappointment in McAfee for his comments.
“The Knicks/Pacers games have been very entertaining for anyone who likes basketball or sports. I attended Game 4 in Indianapolis," Mellencamp posted in a statement. “‘Hoosier Hospitality’ ... I was embarrassed when somebody, under whose direction I don’t know, called out some of the people who had made the trip from New York to support their team -- and in turn, support our team.
“The audience booed these people. I’d say that was not Hoosier Hospitality. One could only say it’s poor, poor sportsmanship. I was not proud to be a Hoosier and I’ve lived here my entire life.”
John Mellencamp continued his statement and apologized to the Knicks and to the people McAfee singled out.
“On behalf of most Hoosiers, I would like to apologize for our poor behavior‚" Mellencamp said. “I’m sure the Pacers had nothing to do with this smackdown.”
Pat McAfee is known for being loud and outspoken, both during his show and on ESPN College GameDay, so it’s no surprise that he took the microphone and had plenty to say.
Most people seemed to enjoy McAfee’s comments, but clearly Mellencamp did not.