Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes recently spoke about his father’s arrest in 2024, which occurred when he was caught driving under the influence shortly before the Super Bowl.
During an August 14th appearance on ESPN’s “Kingdom,” Mahomes reflected on the incident, mentioning, “It was that Super Bowl week. It became a story, so I had to answer questions about it.”
Pat Mahomes, a former pitcher for the New York Mets, has faced legal troubles in the past due to multiple DWI convictions.
A few days before his son’s third Super Bowl victory, Pat was arrested again and served ten days in prison.
“It hurt me. I wake him up to ensure he doesn’t continue down this path,” Mahomes shared.
In the documentary, Pat expressed his feelings about being a source of embarrassment for his son.
“When I was in trouble before last year’s Super Bowl, it was like a home invasion. Seeing him answer questions about me was probably the most humiliating experience of my life,” he admitted.
He further added, “I called him… ‘I’m sorry I robbed you of your time and focus.’ Since then, I’ve made a promise to not drink anymore so he doesn’t have to deal with this.”
Brittany, Mahomes’ wife, also discussed her stepfather’s journey toward recovery in the documentary.
“I think it finally clicked for him. He saw his kids and grandkids looking up at him,” she noted.
Mahomes agreed, emphasizing how much his father enjoys watching him play and fulfill his dreams.
“Because he supports me, those moments are irreplaceable, and he was there for all of them last year,” he said.
The documentary “The Kingdom,” directed by Kristen Rappa, included unexpected candid moments from Mahomes’ father. Rappa, who has a background related to basketball coaching, had captured over 120 hours of footage.
“I was surprised that his father agreed to an interview and was so open about his struggles. It offers a new perspective on Patrick,” she remarked.
The Chief’s head coach, known for being reserved about media access, was initially hesitant about the project but eventually allowed cameras into areas previously closed off, such as the locker rooms and training facilities.
Rappa’s crew gained rare access to places like the Chiefs’ Archive Room, a treasure trove of the team’s history that had been untouched for decades.
As the team explored these historical artifacts, tight end Travis Kelce humorously pointed out an old check from 1961 for $48.50, joking that adjusted for inflation, it felt like a million dollars back then.
