Overview
- During NBC Sports Bay Area’s postgame show after Golden State’s 120-107 win over the Nets on Dec. 30, Ezeli wore a white shirt with a yellow tie over a yellow hoodie under a black jacket.
- Host Bonta Hill pointed out the look on-air as Warriors legend Chris Mullin reached over to tug the tie to check if it was real, prompting a playful response from Ezeli.
- Clips and photos spread widely on X, with a post from @DOM_IZZO surpassing 22,000 likes and inspiring a flurry of jokes and memes.
- Coverage from Awful Announcing, Larry Brown Sports, and the New York Post documented the viral moment and the studio’s light-hearted reaction.
- Ezeli, a 2015 Warriors champion whose NBA career was cut short by knee issues, is now appearing as a guest analyst for the regional network.