Travis Kelce is not afraid of just a few little boos. The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish is talking out and shaking it off after he was booed whereas attending an NBA Finals sport over the weekend with his teammate, Patrick Mahomes.
“I bought booed twice,” he mentioned on Wednesday’s episode of his podcast, New Heights, introduced by Wave Sports activities + Leisure. “It is no matter. I get it.”
Travis sat courtside with Mahomes on Sunday to watch sport three of the NBA’s Western Convention finals, with the Dallas Mavericks taking over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Mahomes’ dwelling state of Texas. At one level, Travis appeared unfazed as he was met with boos after showing on the jumbotron. Moments later, because the digital camera minimize to Mahomes, the gang started cheering uproariously.
“I am not from Dallas, I am simply kinda like an harmless bystander,” Travis — who hails from Cleveland Heights, Ohio — instructed his brother and podcast co-host, Philadelphia Eagles alum Jason Kelce, on Wednesday’s podcast. “Possibly they only do not just like the Chiefs, I do not know.”
Although the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and the Dallas Cowboys usually are not thought-about to be direct rivals throughout the NFL, the reigning Tremendous Bowl champions have not precisely been making buddies amongst diehard soccer followers exterior of Chiefs Kingdom in recent times. In February, the staff cemented their dynasty by successful their third Vince Lombardi trophy — two of which had been back-to-back — in 5 years.
The Chiefs quarterback, nonetheless, seems to be resistant to any taunts from Texans since he famously performed for Texas Tech College from 2014-2016. Each Mahomes and his spouse — Brittney Mahomes, who was additionally seated courtside along with her husband on Sunday — hail from Tyler, Texas, close to Dallas. The 28-year-old athlete has additionally been a vocal supporter of numerous Dallas-based groups, together with the NBA’s Mavericks and the NHL’s Dallas Stars.
“I bought caught off guard,” the 34-year-old tight finish admitted on Wednesday. “I used to be making an attempt to take a selfie with some individuals round me and Pat kinda like, faucets me and I am like, ‘What’s up?’ like, ‘Oh s**t , I am on the jumbotron!’ After which I heard all of the boos and I am like, ‘Oh s**t, I am getting booed! Alright, thanks! Good to see you guys, Dallas. Respect the nice and cozy welcome.’ After which they confirmed Pat and all people’s like, ‘Yeah!’ Hometown child, man. Greatest soccer participant on this planet.”
Nonetheless, Travis had nothing however rave evaluations for the town.
“All people was f**king superior,” he gushed. “Dallas is about as legit of a sports activities city because it will get.”
Throughout his weekend within the Lone Star State, Travis attended each the Mavs sport and the NHL’s Stanley Cup Western Convention Finals between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers.
“Each these video games had the world completely rockin’, man,” he mentioned.
Travis additionally admitted that there was a time he hoped to play for the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, a lot to brother Jason’s disbelief.
“I at all times needed to be a Cowboy there for somewhat bit,” Travis mused.
“Cease saying that,” Jason fired again. “You by no means needed to be a Cowboy.”
Travis pushed again, “They had been enjoyable as hell. That staff was electrical. … Again within the ’90s.”
He additionally confessed that he “f**ked it up” when he had a shot at becoming a member of the staff previous to being drafted by the Chiefs again in 2013.
“I f**ked up the interview,” he defined. “Alright, I digress although.”
Jason did not point out Travis’ eye-catching take a look at the NBA sport, which included a pair of denims that seemed like they’d been perforated.
Earlier, the 36-year-old former Eagles heart had teased his youthful brother on social media by sharing a joke involving Taylor Swift’s cats.
Travis’ fashion-forward denim pants featured strategically positioned tears all through, prompting one Swiftie on X (previously Twitter) to crack, “What the f**ok did Taylor’s cats do together with his denims?” Cue Jason, who shared the publish and added, “Now that is humorous!”
Swifties, in fact, know that Taylor is the proud proprietor of three cats — Meredith Gray, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button.
Travis could not appear to catch a break on social media this week, with the Dallas Mavericks’ official account on X (previously Twitter) trolling him as merely Swift’s boyfriend with out utilizing his actual title.
“Our man Pat and @taylorswift13’s boyfriend in the home!” the cheeky publish learn.
Swift was not readily available for Sunday’s sport as she continues the European leg of her blockbuster Eras Tour. In the meantime, a supply not too long ago instructed ET that pleasure has been brewing in regards to the couple’s future collectively.
“Taylor and Travis are doing wonderful, and their family members see an engagement coming before later,” the supply mentioned. “They make a terrific match and there is no query about that.”
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