While warming up for his role in the upcoming Winter Olympics, Snoop Dogg was given the microphone during the second half of the NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and Clippers on Monday night at the Intuit Dome.
Can't wait for these Olympics! Snoop hissed in amusement as Warriors coach Steve Kerr stormed the court in the fourth quarter of the Clippers' 103-102 win.
“Out of it came an Arizona Wildcat. Look at him!” Snoop saidalluding to the Kerr College team. “Oh, rraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Kerr committed two technical fouls in less than a minute. He almost made it one with 8:44 to play when Warriors guard Stephen Curry took a shot that looked like a follow-up from a foul, but the referees invalidated the basket.
Less than a minute later, Kerr reached a new level of fury after the Clippers' John Collins was not called as goaltender on a shot by Gary Payton II. four-time NBA championship coach became enraged, gesturing aggressively at officials and shouting.
Kerr received two technicals – his first in nearly four seasons – and was held up by Payton and assistant coaches before leaving the locker room.
Snoop Dogg, who joined regular Peacock/NBC announcers Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon in the second half, rose to the occasion, his commentary keeping pace with Kerr's antics.
“Oh, Steve's getting kicked out! Get him out of there. Get him out of there! Support him!” Snoop barked.
All Miller and Gannon could do was laugh as Snoop continued, referencing the Intuit Dome location and Kerr's Southern California connections: “Steve's back in Inglewood right now. Inglewood! Take him, Steve! You're in Inglewood, Steve!”
Snoop will join NBC Olympics host Mike Tirico in Italy in February, covering stories that unfold at the Winter Games. how did he do it at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Playing in the NBA was an indication that he would be up to the task again.
“We're thrilled that Snoop will bring his unique energy and passion to our NBA coverage,” NBC Sports executive producer Sam Flood. says the statement. “This will be a unique opportunity to watch Snoop, Reggie and Terry talk and have some fun.”
Snoop said in a press release that his debut as an NBA game announcer “is a dream come true for me. I can't wait to bring a fresh flavor to the analysis.”
FYI, spokesman Brian Forte recognized after the game this goalkeeper should have been called on against Collins. Curry told reporters that he appreciates his coach's enthusiasm.
“Two crazy calls in a row that you think can dictate the dynamics of the game, they don't mean winning or losing, they just dictate the dynamics,” Curry said. “Of course I like that spirited Steve. Someone had to do it.”
Visiting Los Angeles was emotional for Kerr after the Pacific Palisades wildfire a year ago. destroyed his childhood homewhich his family bought in 1969. His mother, 90-year-old Ann Kerr, was still living in the house near Rivas Canyon and was safely evacuated.
