Austin Rivers throws out first pitch at a Dodgers game, claims he’s never thrown a baseball before

By
Sean Highkin,

By
Sean Highkin

Published September 19, 2016 08:00 PM

Los Angeles Clippers v Portland Trail Blazers - Game Six — PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 29: Austin Rivers #25 of the Los Angeles Clippers sits on the bench as time runs down in the fourth quarter of Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at the Moda Center on April 29, 2016 in Portland, Oregon. The Blazers won 106-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

A couple months after signing a three-year deal to return to the Clippers, Austin Rivers threw out the first pitch at a Dodgers game.

.@AustinRivers25 will be throwing out tonight's ceremonial first pitch for @LAClippers night! ⚾️ #WeLoveLA pic.twitter.com/w7hIvXH8hM
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 20, 2016

Totally normal, right? Well, get this: apparently Rivers has not only never thrown a baseball before, he’s never even been to a baseball game.

Austin Rivers said this is his first baseball game and first time throwing a baseball. Just happens to be tossing out the first pitch! pic.twitter.com/WtePNwRXsb
— Rowan Kavner (@RowanKavner) September 20, 2016

Growing up with a father who was a professional athlete, even in another sport, that seems literally impossible. But apparently it’s true.