After 5 straight losses, the Golden State Warriors lastly received again within the win column with just a little assist from actor Will Ferrell.
Dressed as his character Jackie Moon from the 2008 movie “Semi-Professional,” Ferrell joined the Warriors throughout warmups earlier than their sport in opposition to the Los Angeles Clippers at Chase Middle.
The Flint Tropics star offered some much-needed comedian aid for the struggling Dubs, who went on to defeat the Clippers 112-97.
“It was enjoyable, and I’m glad we took benefit of it,” Stephen Curry mentioned. “I believe we fed off the power. I used to be truly shocked, his type, he truly had some good rotation on the ball and countless power.”
Roll the Jackie Moon mixtape 🎥 pic.twitter.com/bX5yX2KGt3
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 9, 2022
“After I had some darkish days, I might put that film on, and it could make me smile. I’m very grateful for that movie,” mentioned Klay Thompson, who rejoined the group after sitting out two years with back-to-back accidents. “That was so cool. Goals do come true.”
Regardless of Thompson’s return, the Dubs have struggled with out Draymond Green within the lineup.
Ferrell reached out to Kerr about visiting the group, and after initially considering it was a prank, Kerr agreed.
“We exchanged a few emails after which concocted the plan,” Kerr mentioned. “He’s an enormous Klay Thompson fan, and he is aware of how a lot Klay loves dressing up as Jackie Moon, so it was simply sort of a pure match, and it felt like an excellent time to do it simply to make all people giggle in a tricky stretch of the season.
“He was nice. He got here into our locker room, made the fellows giggle. All people liked seeing him and listening to from him. He was hilarious.”
Jackie Moon, meet Jackie Moon pic.twitter.com/WtRSFzmc0B
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) March 9, 2022
Jonathan Kuminga led Golden State with 21 factors, whereas Thompson and Jordan Poole added 20 factors every.
The 44-22 Warriors are actually in third place within the Western Convention, a half-game behind the Memphis Grizzlies.
