The NBA Finals series featuring the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder has provided fans with exhilarating games that have maintained high levels of suspense throughout. Furthermore, the recent appearance of Brandin Podziemski, a guard for the Golden State Warriors, has increased the excitement surrounding the finals.
The Pacers and the Thunder recently played Game 5 of the NBA Finals series at Paycom Center. The Thunder demonstrated their prowess in the initial quarters, building a substantial 14-point lead.
Although the Pacers mounted a resilient effort in the third quarter, the Thunder reasserted their dominance in the final quarter, concluding the game with a 120-109 win. In the aftermath, a photo emerged on social media showing Podziemski sitting courtside in a white Golden State Valkyries sweatshirt.
Aint no way bruh😭 pic.twitter.com/C2QDkazVlb
— 🚁 (@kumingaWRLD) June 17, 2025
Podziemski’s unexpected presence generated significant excitement among fans. The Thunder now lead the series 3-2 against the Pacers. They need to win the next game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to secure the championship.
NBA Fans React To Brandin Podziemski’s Unexpected NBA Finals Appearance
When Podziemski’s photo of him seated courtside during the NBA Finals surfaced on X (formerly Twitter), fans promptly filled the comment section. Numerous fans began to draw comparisons between his look and that of American rapper and singer Jack Harlow.
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One fan said, “Tf does jack harlow know about basketball?”
Tf does jack harlow know about basketball?
— Sebas 🇵🇭🇲🇽 (@Spicyyysebas) June 17, 2025
Meanwhile, another fan said, “Thought it was Jack Harlow for a sec.”
Thought it was Jack Harlow for a sec
— Mark II (@dichromark) June 18, 2025
Another fan mentioned, “Stop calling him jack harlow in these comments this ni**a look like dave portnoy.”
Stop calling him jack harlow in these comments this nigga look like dave portnoy
— noah. (@tw0_five) June 17, 2025
A sports enthusiast mentioned, “Why do this dude keep showing up everywhere?? Who is inviting this trash mf.”
Why do this dude keep showing up everywhere?? Who is inviting this trash mf
— Moe (@MoeTowe) June 17, 2025
Another fan commented, “Looks like Chet hanks and jack Harlow had a kid together.”
Looks like Chet hanks and jack Harlow had a kid together
— Ser John The Fiddler (@JohnTheFiddlr) June 17, 2025
Another fan mentioned, “Bro always looks like he bathes in vinegar.”
Bro always looks like he bathes in vinegar.
— JMNYC (@jmslicknyc) June 17, 2025
A basketball enthusiast joked, “Must. Be a Jewish plant.”
Must. Be a Jewish plant
— kurd94 (@Ninty__94) June 17, 2025
Podziemski delivered impressive performances for the Warriors during the 2024-25 NBA season. The Warriors triumphed against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated them in the conference semifinals.
