If you or a loved one are allergic to cringe, you may want to get the kids out of the room for this one. During a halftime interview with Miami basketball coach Jim Larrañaga, TBS’ Greg Gumbel awkwardly cut the exchange short in the middle of Larrañaga’s story.
The coach was visibly confused by the abrupt ending, to which Gumbel replied, “Second half is coming up! We can continue to talk after this,” with a soft grin.
Awkward finish to the Jim Larrañaga interview on TBS. 🏀😬 #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/Pw33Yqq87J
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) March 26, 2022
Viewers were quick to react to the interview on social media.
“Gotta love the hard out,” one fan said.
Gotta love the hard out 🥴 https://t.co/eXl0Ihxbr5
— Allie Gehring (@agehring91) March 26, 2022
“Jim Larra…ñaga…ñagonna be allowed to finish his thought,” another commented.
Jim Larra…ñaga…ñagonna be allowed to finish his thought https://t.co/pqjwWmbS2g
— Jameson (@the_Jameson) March 26, 2022
“I couldn’t believe this,” another user responded. “Very disrespectful by [Greg Gumbel] and TBS.”
I couldn’t believe this. Very disrespectful by Greg Gumble and TBS. https://t.co/JTu6PMhKIz
— Josh Gitt (@dodger1214) March 26, 2022
“Nah you tell them the second half starts only once Mr. Larrañaga is done.” Ryan Cortes tweeted.
Nah you tell them the second half starts only once Mr. Larrañaga is done. https://t.co/BmLfKBAYCS
— ParakHEAT Cortes (@Ryan_Cortes) March 26, 2022
J.A. Adande said Gumbel “Hit him with the…” along with a Chappelle’s Show GIF.
Hit him with the https://t.co/FiAQN8jjpV pic.twitter.com/Dj7CJKnFng
— J.A. Adande (@jadande) March 26, 2022
“Imagine them treating Coach K like this,” an NC State fan laughed.
LOL, imagine them treating Coach K like this. https://t.co/pxl7EDY1Bd
— James Curle (@JamesCurle) March 26, 2022
“Larrañaga a victim of the hard break,” said KSR’s Matt Jones.
Larranaga a victim of the hard break https://t.co/M3qjWIBsM2
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) March 26, 2022
““Hey Old Man River: Zip it or I’ll break your hip.”
“Hey Old Man River: Zip it or I’ll break your hip.” https://t.co/1xgVJzWNHK
— Jim Weber (@JimMWeber) March 26, 2022
Not one for TBS’ highlight reel.
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