A dramatic turn unfolded during a segment on NBA TV when former Minnesota Timberwolves player Sam Mitchell confronted co-host Chris Miles. This surprising exchange occurred before the pregame show for the Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings preseason game.
Tensions Rise on NBA TV
In a segment that quickly escalated, Miles asked Mitchell if he thought Warriors coach Steve Kerr deserved a gold medal after leading Team USA to victory at the Paris Olympics. Mitchell expressed his frustration, stating, “I guess it just tells you how they value coaches in international basketball. Not at all. How do coaches not get a gold medal?”
Miles attempted to lighten the mood with a joke, quipping, “I’m surprised coaches get a paycheck for this show. Maybe you should do this pro bono.” This comment caught Mitchell off guard and led to an uncomfortable exchange that lasted over a minute.
Mitchell’s Frustration
Sam Mitchell shot back, “Last time I looked at my check, it’s pretty close to pro bono. So hey, I’m taking donations. Why don’t you come up off some of that money you got since you over there bragging about it?” Miles denied bragging, prompting Mitchell to press on about alleged rental properties, including a beach house in Florida and a townhouse in Georgia.
“You want to call me out? I mean, come on,” Mitchell challenged. “You screaming broke and hungry; let’s just see it. I know what you have and where you live, young fella, so you need to stop.”
The Climactic Moment
As the back-and-forth escalated, Miles mentioned “snitches” on the show, to which Sam Mitchell referred to them as “truth tellers.” Before shifting to NBA discussions, Mitchell warned Miles, “You gotta stop messing with me on national TV. Do I need to give out the address because you’re not at home right now?”
Mitchell then dropped an address in Destin, Florida. When Miles responded, “I think that’s your house,” Mitchell countered by labeling it as Miles’ rental property. The tension was palpable as Miles awkwardly transitioned back to basketball topics.
Conclusion
This bizarre on-air interaction between Sam Mitchell and Chris Miles has quickly become one of the most talked-about moments in NBA TV history. As they moved on to discuss the upcoming Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers game, it remains to be seen if this awkward exchange will have lasting implications in the sports broadcasting world
