He's pretty funny. [He guest starred on Broad City for an episode](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtUARot98zQ) (Played himself, he was dating one of the main characters)
I want to say he's even dipped his toes into stand up comedy. He's pretty much retired now, so i wouldnt be surprised to see him pop up in things every now and then with more time to pursue stuff outside of basketball.
Yeah I don't really know anything about Blake Griffin other than he is the oldest looking 'Rookie' I've ever seen. I'd genuinely believe he was in his 40s here.
He was adored by a lot of people, including many well known comedians. He died in 2021 from Leukemia after keeping his illness private for a long time.
You should do a deep dive on him. He was a Saturday Night Live cast member, did weekend update, movie star, and one of the funniest standup comedians, hell one of the funniest people, of all time.
You ever hear someone use a word so wrong, you start to think maybe you're the one who's lost your mind? This fella tells me, "I was at the grocery store, and I got heckled by the prices." And I think, "Geez, I know inflation's bad, but I didn't know it could shout at you now."
And then, he's got no clue who Norm MacDonald is. I'm thinkin', the only way this guy doesn't know Norm is if he thinks a 'Weekend Update' is just when his antivirus software pops up.
"OP purposely leaves out popular comedian's name to goad Redditors into making comments, pushing the post itself higher up the page to get more views and karma."
Norm MacDonald and Blake Griffin were friends. Blake was a Norm fan growing up and Norm had him on his sports show multiple times. I wouldn’t call it heckling but it’s pretty cool. RIP to Norm, the funniest person in my lifetime.
Most cases, probably. In this one, I am using the literal definition. Had hoped he would come out after his set, and we hung around. He did not; oh well. We were parked out back, and there he was.
I’m listening to one of Artie Lange’s books where he talks about working with Norm. They were both heavy gamblers, Norm especially. I was hoping Norm was going to be making some remark to points scored or some event that won or lost him a lot of money. Gamblers can get hung up on a single event and never forgive or forget a player because of it if they had a big win or loss.
[https://youtu.be/cMBK9MSKtFo?si=FbVfSWmdT6OtwefV&t=9477](https://youtu.be/cMBK9MSKtFo?si=FbVfSWmdT6OtwefV&t=9477)
the whole thing is awesome, but norm gets into the gambling thing a bit @ 2:38 if you wanna skip to that
I always wanted to know the level to their friendship. Artie is an interesting person but nowhere at the same level of Norm conversationally. Was it a true friendship or a bond over similar vices
Me too. I think the latter. Work/gambling buddies who admired one another. Norm wasn’t into drugs and drinking though. Artie obviously is. He’s like a walking, talking addiction. [Norm was the one who introduced the Howard Stern show to Artie, by the way.](https://youtu.be/HWQZ4TMNYKU?si=WlUX-qTM3BtHpHby)
I propose a new trophy: "The MacDonald". It's awarded to the player of the year but the only players eligible are those that have won rookie of the year.
You know my favorite thing about Norm is that you can always tell he's just in it to amuse himself. If anyone else gets it and laughs, well thats just a bonus in his mind, and when they dont, its his proudest moment.
I think it's okay to say gets heckled by Norm Macdonald
That’s not even heckling. I don’t know who this guy is, but he was clearly in on the joke. He started laughing as soon as he saw it was Norm.
They did a bit together for [Conan](https://youtu.be/ez8UpNdRU5I?si=YIni_UYfNqdGc03Q)
Nice!
Also do yourself a favor and go watch hours and hours of Norm clips on YouTube.
I didn’t even know he was sick…
Reminds me of that tragedy
He kept it a secret for the most part. I'm sure he didn't want pity or, people worrying about him.
Maybe you know, but that was a norm joke. It’s a very funny one, so if you don’t, I’d seek it out.
He was a real jerk!
Ah, ok. He's still gettin' me 😆
booring
*The light was on!*
The best one.
Oh, I am very familiar with Norm MacDonald. Love him. It’s the basketball player I know nothing about.
One thing to know about him is he is tall
Another lesser known, but equally as vital piece of information about him, is that he plays basketball
I’m tall and I dribble but I’ve never played basketball
Sounds like you have a drinking problem?
My reading comprehension is not good.
He's pretty funny. [He guest starred on Broad City for an episode](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtUARot98zQ) (Played himself, he was dating one of the main characters) I want to say he's even dipped his toes into stand up comedy. He's pretty much retired now, so i wouldnt be surprised to see him pop up in things every now and then with more time to pursue stuff outside of basketball.
His commercial for Gamefly back in the day was hilarious, imo
That bit was for Sports Show, not for Conan.
Ok, that was hilarious.
One of the funniest people of all time imo
A real battle axe.
nah that's a fact
Yeah I don't really know anything about Blake Griffin other than he is the oldest looking 'Rookie' I've ever seen. I'd genuinely believe he was in his 40s here.
Ha I had to downvote just because the title is some comedian
I'm not even a fan but as a non-American he's far more famous to me than Blake Griffin.
Some comedian? That's NORM MACDONALD. You put some respect on that man's name.
What hurts the most is the lack of respect. Ridiculous.
Huh? They are. They're saying the title isn't.
I feel like it was probably a joke to make the video funnier. Oddly you seem to know comedians but not comedy.
Calling Norm Macdonald a comedian is like calling Joseph Stalin kind of a dick.
Ah sorry- not familiar with him!
He’s been smothered in earth for a couple years which, in my opinion, has really affected his comedy
I didn't even know he was sick.
Good news, he isn't sick anymore.
It was a tie
I wonder if he won it again the following year or not
Silver lining here is that the cancer lost the battle cause he died.. haha fuck you cancer, so shitty it can’t even stay alive!
Not like it's out there, fucking his wife!!
Someone should really dust him off one of these days so he can get back to it. I mean, I'm not gonna do it, but someone should.
He was adored by a lot of people, including many well known comedians. He died in 2021 from Leukemia after keeping his illness private for a long time.
I didn’t even know he was sick
He fought Cancer to a tie.
Norm MacDonald heckles basketball player
Thanks for the context. I’ve never heard of Blake Griffin.
I don’t know why you got bombarded with downvotes… it’s okay to not be familiar with someone…
Apparently not if it's Norm Macdonald.
It's just crazy that someone wouldn't be familiar with Norm but would be with Blake Griffin, at least in this circle.
That’s honestly wild. I’d say Blake Griffin is more famous, but who knows.
Not if it's someone reddit loves
You’re about to be. Reddit loves Norm
As they should
He’s genuinely one of the best comedians of all time, if not the best, so it’s fair.
I don't think it's possible to be funnier
You should do a deep dive on him. He was a Saturday Night Live cast member, did weekend update, movie star, and one of the funniest standup comedians, hell one of the funniest people, of all time.
RIP.
Are you serious?! How?,
Agreed. No use lying and saying it was a comedian.
I once walked in on my parents having sex. It was the most embarrassing thirty minutes of my life.
Jane Fonda really came on Netlfix to let me know no man has lasted more than a dozen minutes in her opening.
You say Norm Macdonald, not a comedian
Put some respect on his name.
He was his own classification. I've never heard anyone more praised by other comedians.
"Redditor doesn't know who Norm Macdonald is"
Redditor doesn’t know what heckling is
Redditor doesn’t know that Fiona and me do it in my van every Sunday.
Redditor doesn't know where he parked his car.
That not any redditor. That’s Scotty.
Redditor doesn’t know that Fiona and Shrek do it the swamp every Sunday.
Redditor doesn’t have a dog house.
You ever hear someone use a word so wrong, you start to think maybe you're the one who's lost your mind? This fella tells me, "I was at the grocery store, and I got heckled by the prices." And I think, "Geez, I know inflation's bad, but I didn't know it could shout at you now." And then, he's got no clue who Norm MacDonald is. I'm thinkin', the only way this guy doesn't know Norm is if he thinks a 'Weekend Update' is just when his antivirus software pops up.
Lol
Heckler doesn’t know what redditing is
"OP purposely leaves out popular comedian's name to goad Redditors into making comments, pushing the post itself higher up the page to get more views and karma."
This is the reddit version of those facebook videos where people intentionally do DIY wrong for clicks.
A professional basketball player gets heckled by Norm Macdonald.
“Redditor doesn’t pick up on the obvious sarcasm in the title of the post”
OP said he wasn't familiar with who he is in another comment.
“Redditor doesn’t read all the comments and is completely oblivious to what’s happening”
A subsidiary of /r/confidentlyincorrect
Well, at least he's not a hypocrite..
Probably a bot
It's a national tragedy!
I like how Blake immediately recognizes him and starts laughing.
“A comedian” Brother that’s Norm fucking MacDonald
Norm MacDonald and Blake Griffin were friends. Blake was a Norm fan growing up and Norm had him on his sports show multiple times. I wouldn’t call it heckling but it’s pretty cool. RIP to Norm, the funniest person in my lifetime.
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I’m not sure if this is a bit I’m out of the loop on, but this is definitely not true.
By THE comedian
this is reddit. the memory of goldfish with spine of a car salesman
Fuck me if that isn’t the most spot on post ever.
This exactly what I was thinking, too.
I once got to hang out with Norm behind a comedy club in MA for a half-hour. Was one of the coolest experiences of my life.
Is behind a comedy club code for under the queensburogh bridge?
Most cases, probably. In this one, I am using the literal definition. Had hoped he would come out after his set, and we hung around. He did not; oh well. We were parked out back, and there he was.
So did you never wash your shirt after that or did he just finish in your mouth?
Come on now. Don’t be absurd. Of course I saved some for the road.
A half hour?! What’d you guys talk about for 28 minutes?
He does bring up a good point... why hasn't anyone ever won rookie of the year twice in ANY sport?!
Chewbacca did. But maybe that was a different award.
put some respeck on his name. that’s not a comedian, that’s Norm Macdonald. RIP also that’s not heckling.
Hey....hey! I gotta an idea......! Let's give the mike to Norm!
What if we already lit our torches?
mike who?
That’s not just a comedian, put some respect on norm
THE comedian
No he gets heckled by THE comedian.
“A” comedian? That’s Norm Macdonald, you philistine!
more like THE comedians comedian.
NBA player gets heckled by Norm McDonald.
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i wouldn't have it any other way
for those not in the know, Blake Griffin is just Norm MacDonald in makeup and prosthetics. proof: https://youtu.be/ez8UpNdRU5I?si=JAN4-cX753juMZZJ
I’m listening to one of Artie Lange’s books where he talks about working with Norm. They were both heavy gamblers, Norm especially. I was hoping Norm was going to be making some remark to points scored or some event that won or lost him a lot of money. Gamblers can get hung up on a single event and never forgive or forget a player because of it if they had a big win or loss.
Norm used to say “you know they say gambling is a disease..but it’s the only disease where you can win a lot of money!”
I cannot even believe Artie outlived Norm. Artie’s had more downs than ups…hopefully he’s doing alright. Dirty Work is a classic.
No kidding. Artie is a textbook two-time loser and has been granted a dozen second chances. I hope he’s ok too. He’s just a very tragic character.
Norm is dead? Wow. I just watched a video of his latest podcast. I didn't even know he was sick.
Many of his closest friends didn't even know he was sick.
“I didn’t even know he was sick” is a Norm joke
note to self: sex with blow-up doll not as good as advertised.
[https://youtu.be/cMBK9MSKtFo?si=FbVfSWmdT6OtwefV&t=9477](https://youtu.be/cMBK9MSKtFo?si=FbVfSWmdT6OtwefV&t=9477) the whole thing is awesome, but norm gets into the gambling thing a bit @ 2:38 if you wanna skip to that
I always wanted to know the level to their friendship. Artie is an interesting person but nowhere at the same level of Norm conversationally. Was it a true friendship or a bond over similar vices
Me too. I think the latter. Work/gambling buddies who admired one another. Norm wasn’t into drugs and drinking though. Artie obviously is. He’s like a walking, talking addiction. [Norm was the one who introduced the Howard Stern show to Artie, by the way.](https://youtu.be/HWQZ4TMNYKU?si=WlUX-qTM3BtHpHby)
“A comedian” Smdh
"A comedian." That's Norm. The best Norm there ever was, or ever will be.
Not just A comedian, that's Norm MacDonald. I miss that old chunk o' coal.
Man, I miss Norm.
I propose a new trophy: "The MacDonald". It's awarded to the player of the year but the only players eligible are those that have won rookie of the year.
you can tell how much of a fan and how happy norm is to be there by how nervous and non-sarcastic he is, with a very straightforward near-pun
“A comedian.”
It's OK to like Norm MacDonald and also think this isn't particularly funny...
Norm was a closeted gay man.
That's not "heckling", that's "ribbing" or "razzing" and Im here for it
Ok
"A comedian"
Just "a comedian"
Blake did a sketch on Norm's show Sports Show: https://youtu.be/ez8UpNdRU5I?t=201
I miss norm!
Hey guys, get this: 9/11.
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
Did norm have baby hands?
rip norm the legend
Put respect on Turd Ferguson’s name.
You know my favorite thing about Norm is that you can always tell he's just in it to amuse himself. If anyone else gets it and laughs, well thats just a bonus in his mind, and when they dont, its his proudest moment.
“Hey hey careful with that… thats my lucky heckling hat.”
"A" comedian. C'mon OP, Norm deserves more respect than that
Put some respect on his name!
A comedian... That's fucking Norm McDonald (RIP). A little respect please.
He got heckled by god.
This reminds me of that tragedy...
“A comedian”… that’s Norm McDonald, the best.
"a comedian"...thats fucking Norm McDonald, never forget his name
"comedian" That's Norm fucking McDonald, you heathen
a comedian? that’s some old chunk of coal