Conor McGregor puts Miami Heat mascot at halftime in NBA Finals Game 4


This poor schlub doesn’t get paid enough. (The one in the costume, not McGregor.)

This poor schlub doesn’t receives a commission sufficient. (The one within the costume, not McGregor.)
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The Miami Warmth took a double L in Recreation 4 of the NBA Finals towards the Denver Nuggets. Denver hit ‘em with a possible knockout blow, successful each video games in Miami to take a 3-1 lead within the collection. Including insult to harm, Warmth mascot “Burnie” bought burned throughout halftime when he squared up at midcourt and took a staggering left hook from Conor McGregor that landed the mascot within the hospital.

For those who’re questioning why this was even scheduled as halftime leisure, the bit was used to announce a brand new partnership between the Warmth and TIDL Sport, a ache aid spray the UFC legend is peddling. This is able to be an excellent clip for a section of “When halftime exhibits go fallacious.”

Not a lot went proper for Miami Friday evening. They misplaced by 13 factors (108-95) and turned the ball over 14 instances. They tried to go WWE with a scripted halftime struggle involving a maniac that went off the rails and landed their mascot performer within the hospital. Most instances, it’s finest to go away simulated preventing to the professionals.

Miami would have been significantly better off throwing Bernie Madoff on the market towards McGregor. Now, that’s a halftime present people would have been pumped about. It’s simply too dangerous Madoff is now not with us. That’s the kind of man that must be mangled by an excessive fighter. In fact, somebody will in all probability discover this offensive, however that’s OK; it’s the least of Madoff’s worries in the intervening time.

UFC president Dana White was requested concerning the bit and added his experience. Let’s not neglect that White was caught slap boxing along with his spouse on digital camera only some months in the past.

“I wouldn’t have skilled fighters punching me within the face if I used to be a mascot. Doesn’t appear to be the brightest factor on the planet.”

In case you’re questioning, the performer contained in the Warmth’s mascot noticed a health care provider, was given ache treatment, and despatched on his manner. However it feels like they’ll be capable to make a full restoration. American healthcare, get ya in, get ya out.