Fred Katz began covering the Thunder for The Norman Transcript at the start of this Spurs series, and it’s been a wild ride.
Most importantly, he has delivered quality insight into the team here and here.
But that’s not why we’re here.
Katz – again, a strong reporter and good all-around dude – has twice been the subject of interviews gone haywire.
It started with Russell Westbrook giving him a hard time for using big words. Anthony Slater of The Oklahoman:
Day 1 for @FredKatz on the beat includes his first Russell Westbrook experience pic.twitter.com/R9g9BB6axY
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 27, 2016
Then, after the Thunder’s Game 5 win last night, Katz gave his name and affiliation and addressed Kevin Durant as “Fred.”
Durant’s and Westbrook’s reactions are excellent.
defpensports: Fred katz asking Fred a question TNT NBA Playoff: A conference-semifinal game https://t.co/32xh4gsAKa pic.twitter.com/HqXtu6PsS1
— FanSportsClips (@FanSportsClips) May 11, 2016
Personally, I thought “Russ was way more impressive in the second half than I was asking that question” was a tremendous save.
