US EditionJohn Mellencamp Indirectly Calls Out Pat McAfee for Poor Sportsmanship at Pacers Game in Bizarre Statement
- At the May 27, 2025 Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 in Indianapolis, Pat McAfee addressed the crowd with a provocative message toward New York fans and celebrities.
- McAfee, a former Colts punter and ESPN host, using explicit language, challenged Knicks fans including Ben Stiller, Spike Lee, and Timothée Chalamet, which sparked controversy and boos from the audience.
- Ben Stiller, present courtside with other Knicks supporters, responded on X by expressing he and his group were happy to cheer their team and praised the Indiana fans despite disliking McAfee's remarks.
- John Mellencamp, an Indiana native and Grammy-winning artist at the game, publicly condemned the incident as poor sportsmanship and apologized on behalf of Hoosiers while clarifying the Pacers were not involved.
- With the Pacers holding a 3-1 series lead after their 130-121 Game 4 win, the Knicks face elimination when hosting Game 5 Thursday, continuing a historically challenging path to a comeback.
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It was supposed to be just another night of playoff mayhem. Knicks vs. Pacers. Garden roaring. Legends watching. But what started as an electrifying Eastern Conference Finals showdown quickly spiraled into a culture clash, one that’s now grabbed hold of Indiana’s biggest names, both on and off the hardwood. Forget the triple-doubles. The real drama? It’s off the court, and it’s loud. Because when Pat McAfee grabbed the mic during Game 4 in India…
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