Plenty of clips of Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davisā post-Game 4 Zoom availability have gone viral, as a reporter was interrupted by her dog mid-question, prompting a hilarious exchange to ensue.
The bit even featured a short cameo from fellow Lakers superstar LeBron James, who had his fun during the question:
Davis: āAll I heard was ruff ruff.ā
James: āThe dog asked you a question, bro.ā
A dog interrupted AD's presser š
"All I heard was ruff ruff." pic.twitter.com/xh1rMWLmPj
ā ESPN (@espn) September 11, 2020
Melissa Rohlin of Sports Illustrated didnāt get to have her question answered by the Lakers star during the presser. So, naturally, she instead explained what it felt like to be mortified by her furry companion:
āThe moment I was unmuted by the Lakers to ask a question after their 110-100 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series Thursday, the doorbell rang. My five-year-old Border Collie, Kaya, who I affectionately call Kai Kai, sprung onto all fours after being passed out next to me and decided she MUST protect us.ā
Yeah ⦠been there, done that:
Meet the culprit. Kai Kai. https://t.co/Pike71S74E pic.twitter.com/zlfqMAZJpG
ā Melissa Rohlin (@melissarohlin) September 11, 2020
Sheās on her way to the pound! š„“ https://t.co/PfHkduXvO5
ā Melissa Rohlin (@melissarohlin) September 11, 2020
Unlike a sea of reporters in a closed-off part of the arena, dogs donāt exactly adhere to a code of conduct. If there is a threat incoming or the slightest smell of pizza, best believe that dog is on the prowl.
Border Collies, in particular, are an incredibly instinctive breed and wonāt hesitate to bark if a non-familiar person comes within earshot.
Rohlin, who has covered the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors in the past, has a keeper anecdote despite the brief embarrassment. There wonāt be many times Kaya will take over her interviews once things return to normal, especially now that she has achieved her 22 seconds of fame.
As for Anthony Davis and the Lakers, theyāre one win away from the Western Conference Finals and a likely matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.