NBA star dunks during parents' live interview, dad's hilarious reaction is priceless

Some coincidences are both joyful and unexpected, creating unforgettable moments. For NBA player Jalen Johnson, one such coincidence has become a charming tradition: he dunks the ball every time his parents are interviewed. It’s completely unplanned, but his parents are always thrilled when it happens. In a clip shared by Bleacher Report on YouTube, Johnson's father was visibly hyped when asked about the recurring coincidence. Jalen Johnson, a highly-rated NBA talent, showcases his skills for the Atlanta Hawks, one of the league's renowned franchises.

The pattern of Johnson dunking during his parents' interviews became so well-known that a reporter couldn’t resist asking his father about it during a live game. "When I was talking to you guys, I got Dad's reaction on camera," the reporter began. "Dad, we see you down here cheering for your son; just describe that feeling." The moment he was asked the question, the man cheered loudly as his son dunked the ball at the exact moment the reporter posed the question. "He did it again!" the man kept repeating, his eyes wide with excitement as he watched his son play on the screen.

Overcome with excitement, Johnson’s father grabbed the microphone in sheer enthusiasm. "Oh my god! Okay, I am not doing this on purpose," the man said as he pulled the mic out of the reporter's hands and started talking to the camera. His wife tried to take the mic away from him and give it back to the reporter, but the dad wouldn't let up.

"Literally, every time we get an interview, he's dunking the basketball," the man pointed out. "I am sorry, but that is amazing." The video caption reads, "Jalen Johnson's dad was so hyped that he took the mic." People took to the comments section to share their thoughts on this wholesome moment.

@ASalahSamak wrote, "She's trying to give back the mic because the other girl Malika was trying to snatch it back. Man stood on business." The video was posted on Reddit by u/MrBuckBuck and received a similarly hyped reaction from people in the comments. u/Wildvalor commented, "JJ's dad has a lot of moments during games like this, he's the best lol. Always look out for him at Hawks games." u/fireglz remarked, "That's JJ's way of showing respect for his folks. Every interview begets another dunk. Jalen Johnson the filial phenomenon."

u/aussierulesisgrouse shared, "Legit, I feel exactly the same. Now I have a 3-year-old son I get so hyped when he does literally anything, I hope I never get jaded and stop." u/A_Line_Day expressed, "Him taking the mic and the mom trying to tell him not to and cringing when he does is pure comedy gold." u/king_the_bongos pointed out, "Gotta respect Mrs. Johnson's dedication to journalism. She did not want her husband to get hold of the mic, lol."