- Disney’s Bob Iger and Josh D’Amaro were among the high-profile attendees at Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
- The commentators for the night joked that the men made up a “murderers’ row of executives.”
- The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95.
Their presence later earned a shoutout on the ABC broadcast.
The commentators for the night — Mike Breen, Richard Jefferson, and Tim Legler — joked that the four men made up a “murderers’ row of executives” and looked extremely “handsome.”
They added that they weren’t trying to “curry favor because they’re our bosses.”
The NBA Finals are produced by ESPN and broadcast exclusively on ABC, both of which are owned by The Walt Disney Company.
The term “murderers’ row” originated in baseball and is most famously associated with the 1927 New York Yankees lineup, which included legendary players such as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Tony Lazzeri, and Earle Combs. The phrase has since become shorthand for any group of exceptionally talented or accomplished people.
The Knicks’ first trip to the NBA Finals in more than two decades brought a star-studded crowd to San Antonio, including celebrity fans Ben Stiller and Spike Lee.
The night ended on a high note for Knicks supporters, as the team defeated the Spurs 105-95. Game 2 is scheduled to take place on Friday.
