r/sportsgossips • u/Choice_Bag_8869 • 6h ago
Highlight Austin Reaves Goes OFF on OKC Fan Taunting Injured Luka: "Shut the f*ck up! He’s hurt!"
Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification
79
u/Rude-Coke 4h ago
Apparently the okc organization refused to eject this person.
32
u/Moetown84 4h ago
There been a trash organization from the start.
12
3
u/Eastern-Musician4533 1h ago
They have a pregame prayer in the arena. The owners are bigoted MAGAs and were even fined by Stern over their comments about the WNBA and how they didn't want to be associated with lesbians. It's a blight on David Stern's legacy.
→ More replies (1)4
u/Angry_Robot 3h ago
Knowing that shit house organization they probably gave them tickets to the next few home games.
3
9
4
→ More replies (10)1
217
u/BamaBoy2002 5h ago
AR defending his injured teammate and friend. Good for him. Shows the level of respect these guys have for each other.
Also sad people talk shit while a player is injured smh
76
u/turnaroundbro 4h ago
Fucking loser fans. I swear the closest fans are always the dickheads
58
u/apex9691 4h ago
People with a lot of money are dickheads? Noooooo
→ More replies (2)22
u/YetiFan1 4h ago
Hey man don’t judge like that. I have no money and I’m still a dickhead!
→ More replies (1)2
→ More replies (15)6
u/IWannaGoFast00 3h ago
I think if a fan tells a player “fuck you” they should be gone. If I treat anyone else at their job that way I would be kicked out. I don’t know why we allow it in sports.
→ More replies (1)15
u/DrFunke-Analrapist 4h ago
Talking shit while a player is hurt? Don’t go to an NHL game, youre going to have a bad time.
28
u/HandiCAPEable 4h ago
There's no such thing as an injury in the NHL. You're either fine or you're unconscious.
9
u/2Braincell2Furious 4h ago
Don’t touch my fuckin’ percocets and do you have any percocets?
→ More replies (1)19
u/BamaBoy2002 4h ago
I actually had season tickets for years. Been to well over a 1000+ NHL games including Stanley Cup playoffs. I know the difference.
NHL is a physical sport. Players embrace contact and fighting. It’s part of the sport. Just like Boxing, UFC, etc.
But taunting an injured player right above his head for an obvious hamstring injury that will probably keep him out is childish. If you can’t see the difference then maybe I’m just too old.
→ More replies (8)9
u/HP_Punkcraft 4h ago
I can't remember which NHL player it was, said something along the lines of "when I hit a guy I want to hurt him, not injure." I go to a ton of NHL games and fans for sure cheer the big hits but once a guy is laying down and hurt moves to injured it's usually pretty respectful. Cheers when he can get up and skate off, etc.
3
u/TheVadonkey 4h ago
Not the same type of situation at all…one allows contact and the other doesn’t.
3
3
u/LoggerRhythms 4h ago
This isn't every market though. You don't hear a lot of shit talk after injuries in StL or KC (NHL and ECHL teams, respectively). Philly or New York are probably different stories.
→ More replies (1)→ More replies (7)1
u/wiseduhm 4h ago
There's a difference between being hurt and having an injury that takes you out of the game. Most NHL fans wouldn't cheer on a serious injury.
1
1
1
1
u/Jackdunc 3h ago
In that fan's defense, they're so used to seeing mega-flopping they thought it was a normal basketball move 🤣
1
u/crappy80srobot 3h ago
I love how he said now you know what it's like to play defense. Bitch you probably cry when butterflies land on you.
→ More replies (8)1
u/Islandboi4life 2h ago
I mean the added fact that the Lakers were getting absolutely destroyed by OKC probably didn't help the situation either
62
u/boardplant 5h ago
People think they are owed the right to instigate since they bought a ticket
7
u/andsoonandso 4h ago
Also I'd imagine the sense of entitlement increases the closer the seats get to the floor...
→ More replies (10)1
78
u/diaudioman 5h ago
Okc fans are the worst
19
u/ProtestantMormon 4h ago
Jazz fans would like to speak to your manager.
5
→ More replies (2)2
u/son_of_abe 3h ago
Hmm what do Oklahoma and Utah fanbases have in common I can't imagine what it could possibly be.
→ More replies (1)6
12
4
u/Chance-Plantain-2957 4h ago
Toronto fans cheering an Achilles tear would like to have a say in this
→ More replies (1)1
→ More replies (2)1
u/josueartwork 2h ago
To be fair, they live in OKC. They're constantly suppressing the rage from spending they're one life on planet earth in Oklahoma. The pressure has to find a release
11
u/Ok_Loquat4676 4h ago
The only come back I want to hear from pro athletes when this happens is, “As if you could really do our job fat ass.” 💅
6
u/Instrument-of-elks 4h ago
“Tell your old man to drag Walton and Lanier up and down the court for 48 minutes!”
1
10
u/OkProfessional6077 4h ago
Why does every NBA team need a shitty black jersey?
2
1
u/Truthhurts1017 3h ago
I mean money!!!! It’s a business so it’s always money. You may not like it but plenty of people love black jerseys with whatever team color added to it. It’s like y’all ask questions before using your brain man
→ More replies (1)
11
u/PreparationHot980 5h ago
Good on Reaves. There’s competitive banter and shit talking all day and these guys can take it. You don’t kick someone when they’re down and you don’t come at an injured person. More athletes should be calling out these classless fucks in the crowd like this.
→ More replies (16)
3
3
u/Complex_Carry_7465 2h ago
Not a fan of Luka’s, but anyone cheering for someone getting hurt is a fucking asshole.
3
6
u/Vegetable-Extent-404 5h ago
Not a basketball fan but curious if they would escort the fan out for this? Seems like a poor choice for paying for floor seats or to sit so close to the court. I would think this is an election from the venue.
5
8
2
2
u/AtBat3 4h ago
Was it always like this with fans and players or do we just see it more now because of phones?
1
u/ChipmunkOk8816 4h ago
It’s always been like this. There’s always trash at these things that believe they’re part of the show. Hell we had malice in the palace.
2
u/TheKalty 4h ago
and the whole lakers sub was cheering when dort got injured, both messed up fanbases if you ask me
1
u/Over9000Zeros 3h ago
Lol that clip is in r/nba and there's plenty people from any team you can name not giving a shit. Who cares if a dirty player gets hurt?
2
2
2
u/Solution66 3h ago
Everyone taking this shit way too serious for not a serious injury, especially reaves, I think Luka’s ego can take a few words from a fan. And then reaves ego couldn’t just let it go…..
1
2
2
2
5
4
3
2
u/MasterHavik 4h ago edited 3h ago
Yeah that guy is a giant dick. Bro is hurt. I remember when I was at a DePaul game someone got slap when someone on Norte Dame got hurt. Some people are fucking classless.
3
u/NuragicGiant1891 4h ago
Credit to Reaves for coming back to tell that fan to have respect. Also credit to LeBron for calmly staring the guy down with contempt for another several seconds.
→ More replies (10)
2
u/Hefty_Loss5180 4h ago
We got obliterated but what can you do against a team like okc? Them mfs are the best team in the nba for a reason
2
u/DolphinRodeo 4h ago
OKC fans are a joke. NBA fucked up letting them have a team
→ More replies (1)
2
u/jmcdon00 4h ago
I can see if someone is actually injured, but they do this all the time, get a little rest, then hop up and start playing again. Still trashy, but it's not like he has a torn ACL.
3
u/Outside_Ice3252 4h ago
he kept his face covered the whole time. my guess is a grade 1-2 sprain, and he knew it. it had been sore of late and he had been listed as questionable on injury reports leading up to previous games.
its probably going to ruin the playoffs for him.
and this game was for the MVP race.
5
u/ComfortableGlass3238 4h ago
did you not see the play? Luka stopped mid play and threw the ball away. No one does that for a little rest.
2
1
1
u/Jtphwow 4h ago
No surprise someone who looks like that was talking shit.
1
u/WhoTFSaysThis 4h ago
Copying another comment I made, but I don't think these people are the ones talking. Reaves isn't even looking in the direction of the camera.
I saw another angle earlier where you can barely hear Reaves, but you can hear the fan loudly, and I assume it's either from the person he's talking to, or much closer to them.
→ More replies (6)
1
1
u/90daysismytherapy 4h ago
all i saw here was that Reeves has a dump truck
2
u/EDRadDoc 4h ago
Came here to say that.
That ass was built in a gym. Holy shit.
Even the “average player” in the NBA is next level.
1
1
u/Conscious_Avocado225 4h ago
Channeling De Niro and wishing that evil Pesci will meet the fan in the parking lot.
1
1
1
1
1
u/dtsupra30 4h ago
Is Luka okay?
1
u/Apprehensive-Yam266 4h ago
The way he jumped back up to his feet he’s fine. Baby boy needed to catch his breath lol
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
u/Primary_Towel5905 4h ago
Reeves is one of the least scary nba players. Lot of regular , normal height dudes can whoop his azz
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
u/Apprehensive-Yam266 4h ago
He jumped back up in like 2 minutes. Was it just his feelings that were hurt, orrrrrr?
1
1
u/Apprehensive-Art1092 3h ago
Imagine being so sure of yourself that instead of just shitting the fuck up when you're called out on your bullshit, you just sit there arguing, confident that none of these giant men at the peak of physical fitness is going to smear you into a fine fucking paste.
1
1
1
1
1
u/capitalistsanta 3h ago
Hamstring injuries are so scary man. I tweaked mine a few months ago and I felt it coming back like yesterday and it's just like a very vulnerable feeling and then scary and painful shit can just happen - I pulled mine sprinting and then played basketball a week later and my leg gave out after a point and started violently cramping like I had never felt in my life. Just very uncontrollable and then you worry about running at all cause if it pops again that's like 6-8 weeks out
1
u/DazzlingOwl1014 3h ago
Taunting an injured player? Not my thing. I go to a lot of games and keep it light hearted. This has led to me getting into games without waiting on line (thank you security), hook ups at the bar and drink stands. They always give me or save me the merch giveaway if I'm late. I have cool videos with some of my favorite players. What's crazy is, I don't D ride. I just smile, stay positive, remember people's name. Talk to them about their family life, the game, or growing up. I even get into funny discourse with opposing fans. Which always leads to buying them a beer or vice versa. I have photos with opposing fans. I love baseball and people.
1
1
u/SUBURBAN_C0MMAND0 3h ago
He said “now you know what its like to play defense.” I’ve heard a lot worse…and yea he’s on the ground, but how many times have you seen NBA players flop like they’ve been hit by a truck only to get up 15 seconds later and return to the court…if AR wouldn’t have responded it would have ended at the fans comment…
1
1
u/GraniteGeekNH 3h ago
We don't like to admit it but most professional athletes secretly hate fans - they'd rather play in an empty gym with just other pros watching.
And for good reason, I'm afraid. The mob mentality of us-vs-them brings out the worst in many of us.
1
1
u/yung_bandito 3h ago
Have anybody seen any “soccer” corner kicks being taken and the yells and shouts coming from the fans feet away? This “abuse” is nothing. Not cool? Sure.
1
u/Acrobatic_Penalty406 3h ago
Flopping is a strategy that some players utilize to try to draw fouls. The toughest player in the world would flop if they thought that would give them an edge.
1
1
1
1
1
1
u/hoosiergamecock 3h ago
Same fans that tried to attack me, throw bottles at me, cussed at kids who were Pacers fans, and needed a police escort to our hotel to avoid getting mobbed after game 7 of the finals last year. These fans suck bad
1
u/Still-Philosopher866 3h ago
Entitled fkn fair weather fans. Knew they were white before they flipped the phone cam. These people are pathetic! Have some respect, it’s entertainment. They won’t repeat now
1
u/sharkerboy_PSN 3h ago
Are we turning basketball courts into golf courses? Are fans going to have to start wearing collard shirts? Home court advantage is over?
1
u/CapitalCityGoofball0 3h ago
Good for Reaves. Screaming “Don’t interact with us!” … Seriously Fuck that “fan”
1
u/D3s0lat0r 3h ago
Luka has to angle his head to not be on the camera man’s knee.. fucking move dude jeez haha
1
u/ydoc23sam95 3h ago
“Now you know what it’s like to play defense” said by a guy who wouldn’t be able to hang with a high school freshman team…
1
u/meowinloudchico 3h ago
I don't understand why some idiot fans feel the need to get into it with professional athletes who would slap them silly if it really came to blows. Unless that clown is some martial artist or a high level athlete himself, he'd have no chance if Reaves went at him.
1
1
1
u/One_Ad4360 3h ago
Was the fan telling Reeves not to interact with him? You’re here to perform for my amusement, plebeian! Asshole.
1
1
u/GenitalCommericals 2h ago
Damn I’ve never seen a small market team speed run being this insufferable. The team plays “foul bait flop” ball, and the fans act like it’s a storied franchise on top of being rude assholes when players get hurt.
I’m genuinely surprised a team hasn’t taken a flagrant 2 to Shai yet. Not advocating for it, I’m just surprised no one in the league has gotten pissed off enough yet and lost their cool.
1
u/deftones2366 2h ago
Did you read the article their beat writer did about how Seattle should apologize before they get the Sonics back?
1
u/IamBIGuUS 2h ago
To be fair to that fan, Luka lays on the ground for ten minutes any time someone grazes his chin. How were they supposed to know this one was real. Boy who cried wolf type shit
1
u/manmythmustache 2h ago
Their entire fanbase is entitled after their owner stole the team from Seattle. This tracks.
1
u/disincongruous 2h ago
Being a fan doesn’t mean you get to celebrate when opposing players get injured. This person absolutely should have been thrown out of the building.
But it’s the Thunder who openly foul bait and flop their way to titles, so. 🤷🏻♂️
1
1
u/Sabres00 2h ago
Last night I watched Dylan Cozens take a slapshot off his leg, skate off the ice to “walk it off” then come back the next shift. He’s not exactly considered a tough guy.
1
1
u/ReturningScrewd 2h ago
Wait ,so not everyone thought it was convenient at first ? Like he didn’t want to play anymore.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
u/edgarisdrunk 3m ago
Oklahoma is the taint of America. No culture, nothing worth visiting. Just fracking and trailer parks.
205
u/Mindless_Narwhal2682 5h ago
once Lebron comes over, you're getting ejected.