Cole Anthony was definitely out of pocket at Friday’s Rising Stars Challenge.
The NBA All-Star Weekend event introduced a new format this year. Instead of just one game, three separate games were played. Each one had the “Elam Ending,” which debuted last year in the All-Star Game. The Orlando Magic guard Anthony was on Team Worthy for a semifinal contest against Team Isiah. As Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane shot a free throw to hit the target score of 50 for Team Isiah, Anthony tried to distract Bane by … pulling down his shorts and mooning Bane.
Cole Anthony really pulled down his shorts during Bane's free throw 😂 https://t.co/WLEIBQlfN4
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 19, 2022
The nasty moment went viral, and Anthony explained his actions after the game. “I do what it takes for the win,” Anthony hilariously tweeted.
I do what it takes for the win😅
— Cole Anthony (@The_ColeAnthony) February 19, 2022
Unfortunately for Anthony, Bane was unfazed and sank the free throw for the win. But at least Anthony can say that he … did his best for his team.
We once saw a mascot pull off the exact same distraction tactic at the free-throw line and even get into trouble for it. With Anthony however, getting roasted on Twitter for the gross move will probably be punishment enough.
