Phil Jackson Screamed at Matt Damon and Mark Wahlberg at a Celtics-Lakers Game

Matt Damon recalls the time he and Mark Wahlberg attended Game 5 of the 2008 NBA Finals between the Celtics and Lakers and were screamed at by Phil Jackson for cheering for the Celtics.
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[@TheFovak]

I'm happy to see Matt Damon and Marc Wahlberg living as two different people

[@Chris-tc7gk]

This is the best kind of story. Everyone is painted in their best light. Phil's desire to win, Matt and Mark as super fans and Kobe as a bad-ass.

[@osamabad3597]

Imagine Matt and Mark on one side rooting for the Celtics and Jack and Leo on the other side rooting for the Lakers. It would be a Departed reunion

[@howard5970]

Damon seems like a great sports fan. Cheering for the Celtics but continuously acknowledging his respect for Kobe and Jackson.

[@siwakeman1266]

See you in 4 years when this gets recommended to us again.

[@eltravo2112]

I could just picture Matt and Mark over there cracking up even after Phil yelled at them 😂

[@DavidBadilloMusic]

I wish there was a book full of stories like this! These type of anecdotes are priceless and should be kept for posterity!

[@strongcoffee3243]

Rest in peace Kobe! One of the GOATS, you are dearly missed!

[@Readytogo11111]

"Phil, how do u like them apples??"

[@geovannyleonardo9658]

The fact that Phil acknowledges you two and said something nice yall should be honored

[@romeoramosa1377]

and this is how The Great Kobe Bryant so deeply emotional, motivated, driven, passionate...to the every second of the game

[@MrDotaleavers]

as a fan:

[@andrewavent9144]

RIP Kobe. Still stings to realize he's gone. What a legend.

[@thatguydexter620]

RIP KOBE. I bet Matt and Mark are looking back at that time.

[@luckyijeh721]

"He's calling a timeout because he's gotta stop the bleeding" 🤣🤣. EPIC.

[@littleripper312]

I love that he yelled at them, that's hilarious. Shows a lot of character.

[@AgentSeventyOne]

I remember watching that game, I cried and was filled with rage. On the floor punching the couch, I was a young kid and will never forget that feeling. Hilarious

[@markdezii]

Love this interivew. So funny and so down to earth. You have to admire everyone involved.

[@ImMikeSheridan]

Love this story - Damon is such a good guest.

[@ambarjoshi2456]

That Sylvester Cobra cut out at the back though!!! ❤️