In the latest episode of “The OGs Podcast with Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller” NBA Legends and former teammates Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller welcome comedy legend Gary Owen. The guys talk about everything from Diddy Parties to wild nights with NBA stars and much more. Gary Owen shared stories from his life and career.
Gary Owens missed LeBron’s Game 7 Finals performance vs the Spurs because his ex-wife felt it would be disrespectful to skip their son's seventh-grade basketball game
“She goes, ‘How do you think your son would feel if he saw you at the Heat game and he has a game?’”
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 30, 2024
Gary Owens talks about serving in the Navy before becoming a comedian. He also talks about how he got his start in stand-up comedy and how he eventually became the host of Comic View.
Another topic of conversation is Gary Owens’ experience with other celebrities. He talks about how he met Nick Cannon and how he was asked to be the host of Comic View. He also talks about a time when he hung out with Shaquille O’Neal and how Shaq picked up a huge bill at a restaurant.
Gary Owens also talks about his dating life. He talks about how his ex-wife asked for $44,000 a month in alimony and how he thinks she is trying to make him look bad.
Gary Owens tells a story about attending a Miami Heat game with his friend UD. The Heat were playing against the Spurs in game 7 of the finals. Gary Owens says that he is a huge Pacers fan and used to talk trash about the Heat to UD.
Garry Owens’ decision to miss LeBron James’ Game 7 performance against the San Antonio Spurs during the 2013 NBA Finals in favor of attending his son’s game is a testament to the powerful impact family has on our choices.
LeBron’s masterful display in that crucial game left an indelible mark on basketball history. He scored 37 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and led the Miami Heat to their second consecutive championship.
The intensity and determination he exhibited were awe-inspiring, and it’s understandable why Garry Owens would prioritize witnessing his son’s game over any other sporting event.
Family bonds often shape our decisions in profound ways, and in this case, Garry’s choice reflects the enduring importance of family connections in our lives.
Fans reacted as follows:
She's your ex for a reason 😂😂😂
— Unnamed Las Vegas NBA team (@LasVegasNBAteam) April 30, 2024
I mean fair but also highly unfortunate 😅💀
— joegrower420.eth 🌱 (@joegrower420) April 30, 2024
Wife is based. She's a keeper.
— Per Sources (@PerSources) April 30, 2024
If I was his 12 year old son, I would have understood.
— Aingaran (@aingaran) April 30, 2024
Men: We want a woman that will put our family first!
Woman: *puts family first*
Men: pic.twitter.com/BV5MoEt96P
— 2KJ GOAT TWEETER (@KJStewart93) April 30, 2024
Women typically don’t want you having fun without their involvement,,see how she quickly threw in their son’s basketball game
— Eddie (@kameidotrading) April 30, 2024
That’s why he divorced her! 💯
— iMentOs™ #D4L (@WiltDaCEO) April 30, 2024
That’s tough m, Bro missed the greatest team of all time win a chip 😭
— Emo Jimmy (@WheelerJaylen) April 30, 2024
She has a very good point. W mother pic.twitter.com/kYJr1FfFl2
— E-Man (@WigginsWick22) April 30, 2024
game over NBA any day, man. Family first, always.
— Nathalie May (@nathaliemayy) April 30, 2024
She shoulda covered for him if she was a real one
— FATBOTB (@FATBOTB4life) April 30, 2024
Im sure his son would have understood when he got older.
— Stephen Ai Smith ᶠᵃⁿ (@stephenaismth) April 30, 2024
She was right. Imagine being an adult who cares that much about the NBA
— 0fcounsel.eth (@0fcounsel) April 30, 2024
