Summary
ESPN personality Pat McAfee faced backlash from legendary rocker John Mellencamp for his antics during the Indiana Pacers’ Game 4 victory over the New York Knicks, where he encouraged fans to boo Knicks supporters. Mellencamp, an Indiana native, expressed embarrassment on X, apologizing for what he described as “poor, poor sportsmanship” and stating he was not proud to be a Hoosier. McAfee later acknowledged his role in the incident, while actor Ben Stiller, present at the game, downplayed the situation, calling it playful.



