During a game between the New England Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders, Cam Newton had a memorable interaction with teammate N’Keal Harry.
Cam explains the backstory behind the infamous moment of him sliding down the bench during a conversation with N’Keal Harry 😂
It’s because N’Keal said he averaged 40 PPG in high school basketball 💀
(via: @4thand1show) pic.twitter.com/tc0Zylz9DW
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) April 1, 2024
While the details of their conversation remain unknown, Newton’s response was a dramatic slide down the bench, creating a humorous and viral moment.
The video quickly spread across social media, sparking creative interpretations and playful comparisons.
NEED to know what N'Keal said to Cam 😂 @CameronNewton @NkealHarry15 pic.twitter.com/qERZEFD8wu
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) September 27, 2020
The exact words exchanged may never be known, but the image of Newton’s unexpected slide has become an enduring meme.
It turns out that Harry claimed to have averaged 40 points per game in high school basketball, which led to Newton’s iconic reaction.
So, be cautious with your stats, or you might trigger a similar slide.
Fans reacted as follows.
"Classic Cam never fails to entertain, sliding down benches ��"
— Albee (@yayaAlbee) April 1, 2024
Haha, that mustve been a hilarious moment! Its all fun and games sharing stories with friends. Reminds us how laughter and light-heartedness can make any conversation memorable. Keep the good vibes flowing!
— Neha (@NAzharTheGreat) April 1, 2024
My all-time favorite GIF
— Gentleman's Playbook (@GentsPlaybook) April 1, 2024
So this is why we didn't win lol
We were talking about basketball on a football field😂😀 pic.twitter.com/FjVOnFBM3j— Lui Hard😎 (@LuiHard) April 1, 2024
Finally have an answer to a legendary GIF.
— Will (@shannwill4) April 1, 2024
N’keal harry should have chose basketball he is awful In football
— Laking (@LakingBall) April 1, 2024
He averaged 21 points for anyone wondering
— Ryan Healy (@rhealy_13) April 1, 2024
He was nice at Chandler, but he didn’t avg. 40. He did shatter the backboard on a dunk tho..
— Che Guevara wit’ Bling on.. (@TrillOG10) April 2, 2024
Talking baseketball during his worst season QB? And he wonders why he isn’t in the league anymore 😂 talk about snitching on yourself
— Himi Jendrix (@HappyNomad14) April 2, 2024
i hate annoying niggas like this. I would of swung on cam lmao
— hagon jerome (@HagonJerom31537) April 1, 2024
Lemme go ahead and @Gifitize this
— Hotep Jesus (@HotepJesus) September 28, 2020
At least they are having some fun on this team now. All that grim, intense winning in the past ruined them for lighthearted moments.
— James (Jay) Woods (@jhwoods) September 27, 2020
Newton giving him the “you’re so full of it” reaction.
— Gary Woody (@GaryWoody13) September 28, 2020
This is still best sideline moment of the season
— 🎶🎮🏈Mafia (@MscTchSprtMafia) December 20, 2020
Lol whatever it was N’Keal was saying “Im telling you, lm telling you” 😂🤔
— Travel del Negro (@JusJay713) September 28, 2020
I lip read, he said,"The Bills are going to win the AFC East. I'm serious. I'm serious."
— LindaJ (@LJ9111011) September 27, 2020
"So anyway, by having a DH, you're taking away the soul of baseball. Every person should hit AND field Cam. Every. Pers…where you going Cam? Cam?" pic.twitter.com/Dn8iiGm52N
— David Vineyard 🏴☠️ (@DavidVineyard9) September 28, 2020
"we can beat Patrick Mahomes."
"I'm telling you."
"Telling you."It cuts off right when Cam hits the ground and says
"Man, that's some shit."— UNCLE FESTR (@TheUncleFestr) September 28, 2020