February 7th 2024.
Basketball games are always full of energy and excitement, and sometimes, fans on the sideline can take the excitement to another level. While some fans may try to distract opposing players, others simply want to catch the attention of the athletes they are cheering on. However, during a recent game between Auburn University and the University of Mississippi, one Auburn player got a surprise when he swatted away a hand that was tugging on his jersey, only to realize that it was none other than legendary actor Morgan Freeman.
According to CNN, Auburn forward Johni Broome was in the middle of the game when he felt someone pulling on his jersey. Without a second thought, he quickly batted the hand away, thinking it was a Mississippi fan trying to throw him off his game. But when he turned around, he was shocked to see that it was actually Morgan Freeman.
In an interview after the game, Broome shared his initial thoughts, saying, "I thought it was an Ole Miss fan grabbing my jersey, holding on to me. I kind of got his hand off. I saw who it was, and I’m a big movie guy. I probably watched one of his movies on the plane coming here." He then went on to apologize to Freeman, who simply told him to keep playing.
But Broome couldn't help but apologize again once he realized he had pushed away the hand of one of his biggest idols. "I came back out there again, and I’m just like, ‘I’m sorry, again.’ He said, ‘You all good. Just keep playing,'" Broome shared with a smile.
Some fans may think that Freeman was intentionally trying to distract Broome, but that wasn't the case. In fact, Broome had a fantastic game, scoring 15 points, grabbing nine rebounds, dishing out seven assists, and having three blocks for his team. This impressive performance helped Auburn secure a 91-77 victory, ending Ole Miss' unbeaten streak of 14 games at home.
As news of this encounter spread, fans took to social media to share their thoughts, with many debating who has the more iconic voice between Morgan Freeman and James Earl Jones. But one thing is for sure, this unexpected interaction between a basketball player and a Hollywood icon made for an unforgettable moment in sports history.
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