Spike Lee is one of the most notable basketball fans out there — specifically when it comes to the New York Knicks.
So it’s absolutely no surprise that he would have lots of connections with players around the league, both former and current. But absolutely nobody expected to see him at Cole Anthony’s house celebrating the biggest moment of the former Tarheel’s life.
Anthony was picked 15th overall by the Orlando Magic and was surrounded by family and friends when he was drafted. Among those people? Spike Lee, apparently.
The legendary director popped up out of nowhere and into the camera when the pick was announced.
Spike Lee's reaction to Cole Anthony getting drafted by the Magic is priceless 😅 pic.twitter.com/e18TDhg5Wi
— ESPN (@espn) November 19, 2020
Easily the best photobomb of the draft.
When you start to think about it, it makes a little bit more sense. Cole Anthony is the son of former Knicks guard Greg Anthony. Lee is a Knicks superfan, so of course, he’d be cool with some of the players.
But, still, everyone was surprised to see him there.
Spike Lee outta nowhere!!! pic.twitter.com/a12DhtrPVp
— CJ Fogler #BlackLivesMatter (@cjzero) November 19, 2020
Spike Lee with the photo bomb of the NBA draft. pic.twitter.com/skQMvrSbHG
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) November 19, 2020
Spike Lee out here loving it for Cole Anthony. pic.twitter.com/ZkF2J68xa7
— Chris Williamson (@CWilliamson44) November 19, 2020
Spike Lee popped up on the screen like pic.twitter.com/Q6sM4junxb
— Chase Pletcher (@ChasePletcher4) November 19, 2020
Imagine Spike Lee being at your draft party lmao
— Aaron West (@oeste) November 19, 2020
*Spike Lee gif* https://t.co/rRwfyufrQ5 pic.twitter.com/pZZRzRkrsM
— Rodd Baxley (@RoddBaxley) November 19, 2020
Even in a virtual draft, Spike just can’t stay away. Hilarous. Shoutout to Anthony, though. Just another amazing touch on a special night for him.