Overview

• Pat McAfee and Michael Cole struck a lighthearted bet during the NBA Eastern Conference Finals in May, with McAfee pledging to wear a suit if the Knicks won and Cole agreeing to don a tank top if the Pacers prevailed.
• After the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks in six games, Cole honored his promise by appearing on WWE Raw wearing a snug Pacers jersey on June 2.
• McAfee upheld the wager on his show by airing video proof of Cole’s original agreement and playfully chiding him before WWE’s live audience.
• The on-air stunt underscored the growing crossover between WWE and the NBA, uniting fans through a shared passion for sports entertainment.
• Pacers coach Rick Carlisle publicly praised McAfee’s energetic courtside commentary as the team prepares to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals.