ESPN basketball analyst and former NBA player Austin Rivers is apparently no fan of the theory of the willing suspension of disbelief.
The son of former Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers took some time on his Off Guard podcast to rip into the new Hulu series, Clipped. The program is based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast The Sterling Affairs, which depicted the time when former team owner Donald Sterling was caught on tape making derogatory racial remarks.
In a clip posted on Instagram, Rivers took issue with the casting of several actors, starting with guard Stephen Curry: “That is Stephen Santiago. That’s, like, the third baseman for the Padres. Who the hell is that guy?”
He also had something to say about the casting selection for Clippers star Blake Griffin and J. Alphonse Nicholson’s impression of point guard Chris Paul: “That is my local A/C man, Frederick. Who is this? Who the hell is that?”
Sheldon Bailey as Clippers center DeAndre Jordan was mocked as well. “There’s no effort in this. That looks nothing like DJ.”
Surprisingly, the only one to avoid most of the slams was the man playing Rivers’s father, Doc Rivers.
“Laurence Fishburne is a legend, and he’s a great actor,” Rivers said, before adding, “The body of my father is just a little bit different. I’m not saying he’s 100% in shape, but he’s built a little different than Laurence Fishburne. We could’ve done a little AI or something there.”
Clipped also stars Ed O’Neill as Sterling, with Cleopatra Coleman as his assistant V. Stiviano.
Coming up: Austin Rivers is portrayed later in the series. We await his critique.
The son of former Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers took some time on his Off Guard podcast to rip into the new Hulu series, Clipped. The program is based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast The Sterling Affairs, which depicted the time when former team owner Donald Sterling was caught on tape making derogatory racial remarks.
In a clip posted on Instagram, Rivers took issue with the casting of several actors, starting with guard Stephen Curry: “That is Stephen Santiago. That’s, like, the third baseman for the Padres. Who the hell is that guy?”
He also had something to say about the casting selection for Clippers star Blake Griffin and J. Alphonse Nicholson’s impression of point guard Chris Paul: “That is my local A/C man, Frederick. Who is this? Who the hell is that?”
Sheldon Bailey as Clippers center DeAndre Jordan was mocked as well. “There’s no effort in this. That looks nothing like DJ.”
Surprisingly, the only one to avoid most of the slams was the man playing Rivers’s father, Doc Rivers.
“Laurence Fishburne is a legend, and he’s a great actor,” Rivers said, before adding, “The body of my father is just a little bit different. I’m not saying he’s 100% in shape, but he’s built a little different than Laurence Fishburne. We could’ve done a little AI or something there.”
Clipped also stars Ed O’Neill as Sterling, with Cleopatra Coleman as his assistant V. Stiviano.
Coming up: Austin Rivers is portrayed later in the series. We await his critique.
- 6/12/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The casting on Hulu’s L.A. Clippers docudrama Clipped is getting harsh reviews… from someone who lived through it.
ESPN basketball analyst Austin Rivers — the son of coach Doc Rivers, played by Laurence Fishburne on Clipped — took time on a recent episode of his Off Guard podcast to rip into the Hulu series for its questionable casting choices. In a clip posted on Instagram, Rivers mocked the casting of NBA great Stephen Curry: “That is Stephen Santiago. That’s, like, the third baseman for the Padres. Who the hell is that guy?”
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ESPN basketball analyst Austin Rivers — the son of coach Doc Rivers, played by Laurence Fishburne on Clipped — took time on a recent episode of his Off Guard podcast to rip into the Hulu series for its questionable casting choices. In a clip posted on Instagram, Rivers mocked the casting of NBA great Stephen Curry: “That is Stephen Santiago. That’s, like, the third baseman for the Padres. Who the hell is that guy?”
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- 6/11/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
The original Mortal Kombat 1 game was released by Midway in arcades in October 1992. The established rivalry between Sub-Zero and Scorpion has become a feud that has lasted for more than 30 years giving us massive lore, fantastic battles, and eponymous finishers.
However, when Ed Boon, co-creator of the Mortal Kombat franchise decided to change this nostalgic lore and make Sub-Zero and Scorpion brothers in Mortal Kombat 1 reboot from 2023, many fans expressed their disapproval. That said, the controversial change wasn’t out of nowhere, since there is more to the brotherly bond between two Mortal Kombat ninjas.
Sub-Zero and Scorpion Original Pitch Sub-Zero Scorpion rivalry.
The idea of Scorpion and Sub-Zero being siblings appeared during the creation of the first game itself. Daniel Pesina, Scorpion’s original actor has revealed that creating unique characters for the Mortal Kombat universe was a time-consuming process.
He said that the first ninja character he...
However, when Ed Boon, co-creator of the Mortal Kombat franchise decided to change this nostalgic lore and make Sub-Zero and Scorpion brothers in Mortal Kombat 1 reboot from 2023, many fans expressed their disapproval. That said, the controversial change wasn’t out of nowhere, since there is more to the brotherly bond between two Mortal Kombat ninjas.
Sub-Zero and Scorpion Original Pitch Sub-Zero Scorpion rivalry.
The idea of Scorpion and Sub-Zero being siblings appeared during the creation of the first game itself. Daniel Pesina, Scorpion’s original actor has revealed that creating unique characters for the Mortal Kombat universe was a time-consuming process.
He said that the first ninja character he...
- 6/2/2024
- by Nikola Pajtic
- FandomWire
While famous figures from both sides of the aisle have often been quick to dismiss the ongoing rivalry between Marvel and DC, that hasn’t stopped the fans from continuing to find new topics to fight about, with a recent tweet from The Atlantic staff writer Jemele Hill inspiring fresh debate on the relative merits of two major villains.
The post that started it all was a mere five words long:
“Thanos or Bane? Let’s argue.”
Since the question was posed, the internet has offered a whole load of thoughts on the matter. On the one hand, you’ve got those on the side of Thanos who don’t see how this could even be up for debate:
“Thanos or Bane? Let’s-“
*snaps* https://t.co/Nv6frGjJV7
— lauren warrenSXSW (@iamlaurenp) March 5, 2019
Bane even died in a cartoonish way. Got hit by Catwoman crashing in on a moped.
The post that started it all was a mere five words long:
“Thanos or Bane? Let’s argue.”
Since the question was posed, the internet has offered a whole load of thoughts on the matter. On the one hand, you’ve got those on the side of Thanos who don’t see how this could even be up for debate:
“Thanos or Bane? Let’s-“
*snaps* https://t.co/Nv6frGjJV7
— lauren warrenSXSW (@iamlaurenp) March 5, 2019
Bane even died in a cartoonish way. Got hit by Catwoman crashing in on a moped.
- 3/6/2019
- by David Pountain
- We Got This Covered
Shareef O'Neal is out of heart surgery -- and he's already thinking about his return to the basketball court! The UCLA basketball star went under the knife early Thursday morning to correct an irregularity that team doctors had spotted during a routine check-up earlier this year. The good news ... Shaquille O'Neal's 18-year-old was in great spirits when he got out of surgery Thursday evening -- and posted a message to his fans (that he...
- 12/14/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Doc Rivers tells TMZ Sports ... trading his son, Austin Rivers, from the Clippers to the Washington Wizards was "the right thing for all of us." Austin played for his dad on the Clippers from 2014 to 2018. But, last week, the Clippers shipped the 25-year-old to the Wizards in exchange for Marcin Gortat. "He'll be well," Doc says of his son ... "He'll be good there." As for Austin, he says the move will be a "great opportunity.
- 7/3/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The Clippers shipped Blake Griffin's ass out to Detroit, but Blake's getting the last laugh … 'cause he's 100% "happy" in the Motor City -- so says Austin Rivers. "It's a fresh start for him. He's been here for a long time," Rivers -- Blake's longtime Clippers teammate -- told us at Lax. Plus, Austin says Blake still gets to kick it in L.A. during the offseason ... so he's got all summer to mingle with his celeb homies (wassup,...
- 4/20/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Rasual Butler's death is hitting the NBA hard -- with his friends and former teammates sending their condolences to Butler's family. John Wall -- "I will always remember the time we shared together as teammates, you were the big brother. I appreciate the advice you shared, not just about basketball but life. Sending my deepest condolences to the families of Rasual and Leah. May you both rest in peace." Blake Griffin -- "You were...
- 1/31/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_sk5eanih"]] Matt Barnes is sounding off on everything from NBA fighting, to the NBA refs sucking, to calling Austin Rivers an arrogant punk ... and he doesn't care who knows it. The recently retired NBA star went off on the NBA refs on Tuesday night -- telling TMZ Sports straight-up, "Now that they can't fine me, the refs are terrible!" The refs got too big of egos." He also said why NBA fighting can be good for the league.
- 1/17/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_rmdgjjxj"]] Despite tempers flaring and a locker room standoff, Houston Rockets player Eric Gordon says the incident with the Clippers is simply, "No biggie." Yeah, right. Gordon hit up Catch in West Hollywood after the heated battle with the Clippers in which several Rockets players -- including Chris Paul -- reportedly tried to fight Clips players in the tunnel and locker room area after the game. Gordon told TMZ Sports he doesn't expect any suspensions and...
- 1/16/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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