Friday night's “NBA Game Time Live” broadcast went off the rails shortly thereafter. Former NBA coach Sam Mitchell exposed co-host Chris Miles after a seemingly harmless salary joke.
The incident began during pregame coverage. golden state warriors During the game, Mitchell, 61, lamented the failure of his basketball coach, in this case Steve Kerr, to win a medal at the Olympics.
Toronto Raptors head coach Sam Mitchell watches a game against the Seattle Sonics at Key Arena on November 12, 2004 in Seattle, Washington. The Sonics won 88-87. (Otto Grule Jr./Getty Images)
“I think this just shows internationally how they value coaches, and that's not the case at all. Why can't coaches win gold medals?”
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“I'm surprised the coaches get paid on this show,” Miles quickly responded. “Maybe you should do this pro bono, my friend.”
The former NBA Coach of the Year didn't seem to appreciate that comment, and things went downhill from there.
“The last time I looked at the check, it was pretty close. So I'm asking for donations, and since you're bragging about it, why don't you take some of the money you give me? ”
Miles tried to laugh off the tense confrontation, but Mitchell was unrelenting.
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“Oh, sorry, did you rent a beach house?” in florida During a hurricane? Or how about your townhouse in Buckhead? You want to call me, I mean, come. If you're crying because you don't have money or are hungry, let's take a look. I know what you have and where you live, so you should stop. ”
Chris Miles reports on Game 3 of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat on June 7, 2023 at Caseya Center in Miami, Florida. (Eric Espada/NBAE via Getty Images)
Miles, clearly uncomfortable, said there was a “snitch” on the broadcast, but Mitchell disagreed, calling himself a “truth teller.”
“You're the one crying here, poor and needy. Should I keep traveling further and further, or do I want to quit now?”
Miles shifted his focus back to the match, but Mitchell continued talking, even threatening to reveal his home address.
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“That's what I thought you should do. Young man, I told you to stop making fun of me on national television. I said that. Hey, I have you, so I don't need to give you my address. Is there?” I’m not at home right now. ”
Roger Mason Jr., number 31 of the Toronto Raptors, hits the Raptors during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 17, 2004 at the John Labatt Center in London, Ontario, Canada. Talk to head coach Sam Mitchell. The 76ers won the game 108-103. (Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
As the broadcast continued, Mitchell eventually revealed the address of one of Miles' properties. Miles goes for a cut to break, but Mitchell has the last word.
“This game can't tip off fast enough for you.
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