Kansas City Chiefs stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes had contrasting experiences when they attended the Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Western Conference Finals Game 3 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Mavericks stormed to a three-game lead over the Timberwolves with a 116-107 triumph at the American Airlines Center, with the current Super Bowl champions present.
Kelce, 34, who is dating pop sensation Taylor Swift, was displayed on the big screen first and was met with a chorus of boos in Dallas.
Up next were Mahomes and his wife Brittany, who received cheers, with their Texas roots playing a huge part in their reception. The pair are high school sweethearts, and Mahomes is revered in Texas Tech for his college football achievements before being picked 10th overall by the Chiefs in 2017.
Chiefs quarterback, a three-time Super Bowl champion, three-time Super Bowl MVP, and two-time NFL MVP, then stood up to engage with the crowd.
“Get out of my arena,” Mahomes humorously told Kelce a day earlier as he watched the Dallas Stars take on the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL Conference Finals. The NBA Finals trend suggests that the Mavs are set to face the Boston Celtics, who are leading the Indiana Pacers 3-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals
With Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in top form, the Dallas Mavericks are eyeing their first NBA Championship since 2011. Both Doncic and Irving scored 33 points each in Game 3, overshadowing Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves, who managed 26 points, including a standout dunk, but couldn’t turn the game around.
Post-match, Travis Kelce was seen mingling with the Mavericks stars, including a warm exchange with Doncic as he headed to the locker room. Patrick Mahomes expressed his excitement over the win on Twitter, posting: “Atmosphere was crazy tonight! [ fire emojis] Go @dallasmavs! ! ! ! ! ! “.
If the Mavericks clinch the NBA title, it could inspire Kelce, Mahomes, and the rest of the Chiefs to aim for a historic third consecutive NFL championship.
The Kansas City Chiefs are on the brink of making NFL history by potentially achieving a three-peat of Super Bowl wins, a feat never before accomplished. Their journey continued after a thrilling overtime victory against the San Francisco 49ers at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.
Mahomes confidently declared on the “Impaulsive with Logan Paul” podcast: “Next year in New Orleans, we’re gonna do it again,” adding, “I’m putting it on the table. We’re gonna do it again. I’m telling you now.”
Kelce has also signed a new two-year contract extension with the Chiefs this offseason, worth an impressive $34.25 million. The tight end will continue to play in the NFL for at least another two seasons – however, he won’t be going head-to-head with his older brother Jason Kelce again, following the legendary Philadelphia Eagles centre’s retirement.
