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Conor McGregor meets Brook Lopez on sideline during Bucks game
Former UFC star Conor McGregor happened to be in Salt Lake City on Monday, and he wound up chatting live with Fan Duel Sports Network reporter Melanie Ricks during the broadcast of the Milwaukee Bucks’ battle with the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center.
After the interview, McGregor also stopped by the Bucks bench and visited briefly with center Brook Lopez … all while the game was happening on the court. As Bucks point guard Damian Lillard was lining up a free throw, cameras caught McGregor shaking hands with Lopez and asking how tall Lopez was, prompting the veteran center to stand up and demonstrate his 7-footness.
The Ultimate Fighting great McGregor happens to stand 5-feet-9-inches tall.
“He asked me to stand up, and I did,” Lopez said afterward. “I knew at that point, once I got up, I had to size him up. I had to do a little something. I’ve seen the (pre-fight) face-offs before, so I had to do my part. If something’s going to happen, maybe Dame can be my promoter, Dame can be my manager or whatever, teach me to fight. Because I’ve got nothing. I’ve got nothing. So I’m going to rely on Dame for that.”
Don’t mind McGregor as he takes a step or two on the court before the free throw.
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During the interview, Ricks shared with McGregor that Lillard is a longtime fan of boxing, a sport in which McGregor has dabbled. Lillard also trains and attends the fights. McGregor said Lillard looked “familiar.”
McGregor also stars in the 2024 movie Road House.
“I’m here for that, absolutely,” Lopez said when it was suggested he could share a screen with McGregor, if not a ring. “I’m quite theatrical.”
The brash McGregor hasn’t participated in an official fight since 2021, when he suffered a broken leg, but he remains a popular personality, posing for selfies with members of the crowd throughout the evening.
He’s also been in the news for more dubious reasons. Earlier this month, a woman filed a lawsuit against McGregor, alleging that he sexually assaulted her after a game during the 2023 NBA Finals.
— Jim Owczarski contributed to this story.
Conor McGregor, the notorious MMA fighter, made a surprise appearance at the Milwaukee Bucks game last night as he met with Brook Lopez on the sideline.
The two sports stars exchanged pleasantries and posed for photos, much to the delight of fans in attendance. McGregor, known for his trash-talking and larger-than-life personality, seemed to be in good spirits as he chatted with Lopez, who is a standout player for the Bucks.
It’s always exciting when different worlds collide, and seeing McGregor and Lopez together at a basketball game was certainly a memorable moment. Who knows, maybe we’ll see a collaboration between the two athletes in the future. Stay tuned for more updates!
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