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“Ain’t No Way Dude..”: NFL World in Total Denial as Live TV Makes Hilarious Blunder on Super Bowl Champion OBJ at NBA Game

Published 11/23/2022, 10:48 PM EST

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It is a common sight to see celebrities and athletes from other sports take the time to attend an NBA game. And that was the case during the Washington Wizards and the Miami Heat game as Odell Beckham Jr. was in attendance. But what had fans split was the details given about the player while broadcasting him on television. 

Odell Beckham Jr. is an NFL wide receiver who is currently a free agent. The New York Giants drafted him in the first round in 2014. Beckham Jr. is widely considered as one of the most popular players in the NFL. 

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No respect for Odell Beckham Jr. from the tv broadcast

Beckham Jr. then went on to play for the Cleveland Browns but only for a couple of years before joining the Los Angeles Rams. He was signed by the team midway and won a Super Bowl with the Rams as well last season.

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While sitting in attendance, the broadcast displayed a box with the player’s details beneath his name. And instead of going with Super Bowl champion or some other stat from his career, it was stated that the player has only played 40 NFL games.

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And fans could not believe it. The broadcaster was considered to be cold for displaying this stat for Odell Bechkam Jr. on national television. One fan tweeted, “Ain’t no way dude has only played 40 games.” 

Here are some more reactions from fans on Twitter:

 

 

Odell Beckham Jr. is yet to sign with any team in the NFL so far. Some teams have displayed their interest in signing the player but let’s see where he decides to go.

Maluma too graced the arena with his presence

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And speaking of celebrities, Beckham Jr. wasn’t the only one in attendance. Columbian singer, songwriter, and actor Maluma was also seen sitting courtside as the Miami Heat hosted the Washington Wizards

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Maluma has been recording music since a very young age and released his debut album in the initial years. So it seemed like the Heat vs Wizards was somewhat of a star-studded event in Miami. The Miami Heat eventually won the game 113-105. 

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Abhishek Dhariwal

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Abhishek Dhariwal is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. He earned his bachelor's degree in English Honors from St. Xavier's College and his master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from AAFT School of Mass Communication and Journalism.
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