Reporter suggests players' kids be banned from podium, Internet reacts
One of the more humanizing moments of this year's playoffs has been players - such as Stephen Curry and Derrick Rose - having their children sit with them at the podium during postgame media sessions, giving us all a healthy dose of cuteness.
On the other hand, media members - who already had their access to players cut last season - still have a job to do on tight time constraints after games. That's why ESPN's Brian Windhorst apparently suggested to his co-worker Ramona Shelburne that this practice end.
My man @WindhorstESPN taking the most unpopular position ever, saying NBA might need to ban kids from podium so reporters can ask questions
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) May 20, 2015
Naturally, the Twitter machine reacted with gusto.
@geofftate96 @HowardBeck it's not like anyone every brings their moody, awkward 13-year old on the podium. That would be awesome.
— Alex Raskin (@alexraskinNYC) May 20, 2015
Well ...
— Contrarian Barbarian (@basquiatball) May 20, 2015
Fine, yes, children at podiums. BUT WHERE DOES IT END? pic.twitter.com/w5NkQ75xfN
— Complex Sports (@Complex_Sports) May 20, 2015
James Harden might be be looking to one-up Steph Curry for Game 2. pic.twitter.com/VLsdIhcCAE
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) May 20, 2015
Don't see what the big deal is, Shaq used to bring his son right on the court. pic.twitter.com/cK3bKULIzk
— Triangle Offense (@Tri_Offense) May 20, 2015