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NBA’s Affair Meme Triggers Star Reactions, Celtics Lose Series

5/4/2026

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Inside the NBA aired a Gone Fishing image featuring Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown referencing rumors of an affair between Vrabel and Russini.
Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson all responded, with Barkley saying “Stop it,” while ESPN avoided the story and its TNT segment sparked buzz.
Celtics lost the series after surrendering a 3-1 lead to the Philadelphia 76ers in round one.

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Story summary

Inside the NBA aired a Gone Fishing image featuring Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown referencing rumors of an affair between Vrabel and Russini.
Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson all responded, with Barkley saying “Stop it,” while ESPN avoided the story and its TNT segment sparked buzz.
Celtics lost the series after surrendering a 3-1 lead to the Philadelphia 76ers in round one.