Jay Bilas found himself at the center of widespread ridicule after making a controversial suggestion regarding Kyle Filipowski’s injury during a court storm at Wake Forest last month.
Bilas proposed the idea of arresting every individual who participated in the court storm, a notion that garnered significant backlash.
Even those who typically advocate against court-storming deemed Bilas’s proposal excessive. The idea of arresting college students for engaging in a tradition that rarely causes problems was widely criticized as an overreaction.
However, the backlash surrounding Filipowski’s injury was largely unfounded. The Duke star center ultimately suffered only minor injuries, despite initial concerns. He was quickly cleared to return to play and even showcased his athleticism with a big windmill dunk the following week, indicating that the injury was not as serious as initially feared.
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In light of Filipowski’s speedy recovery, both Duke and ESPN’s college basketball analyst, Jay Bilas, faced increased scrutiny. This was evident during N.C. State’s game against Duke, where a Wolfpack fan behind ESPN’s broadcast held up a photo of Filipowski as he exited the court, showcasing the perceived exaggeration of the injury incident.
Bilas, unaware of the trolling, found himself unwittingly subjected to a simple yet cutting display of ridicule.
Being trolled in Realtime is next level.
