As a long-time gamer and avid fan of both sports and fantasy series, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia when I see moments like RJ Barrett’s double-take at Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. It’s a reminder that even the most dedicated athletes have lives beyond their sport, and sometimes those lives intersect with our favorite TV shows in surprising ways.
Despite all the excitement building up for House of The Dragon Season 3, it’s sometimes hard not to overlook how much Game of Thrones captivated numerous viewers. NBA enthusiasts were given a refresher on this point though, thanks to an invaluable exchange between a player who stumbled upon Nikolaj Coster-Waldau watching from the sidelines during a match.
Toronto Raptors player RJ Barrett may forget a past defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers, but he’s likely to recall an unexpected sight during a game – spotting Jaime Lannister in the midst of play. Take a peek at the moment he spotted the “Game of Thrones” star below and enjoy the amusing double-take he performed:
It strikes me as possible that Barrett might have recently marathoned “Game of Thrones” using Max, given how hard it was for me to identify Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Yet, considering Lakers courtside tickets aren’t inexpensive, it could be simpler to spot someone when you limit the potential candidates who can afford to sit next to Billy Crystal and Jack Nicholson.
The head turn is great, but it doesn’t do the full moment justice. Fortunately, we have an alternate angle of the interaction that fully captures Barrett’s surprise and shows he did recognize Coster-Waldau pretty quickly:
Regrettably, identifying with the Kingslayer character (Jaime Lannister) didn’t provide RJ Barrett with the necessary power to defeat “King James” (LeBron James) and the Lakers. It might have been feasible if he had been ready to perform some extreme actions like Jaime did, but since Nikolaj Coster-Waldau found it difficult to watch some of his character’s scenes, I can understand Barrett’s reluctance. Moreover, I doubt there was an opportunity for anyone to shove someone out of courtside seats during a basketball game.
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Readers may wonder what Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, the actor from “Game of Thrones”, has been doing since the show ended. Rest assured, he hasn’t been idle! After gracing our screens in several films and television series post-show, you might not have caught him as a guest star on “The Flash”. Furthermore, his role in the acclaimed Apple TV+ series, “The Last Thing He Told Me”, is definitely worth checking out for those who haven’t had the opportunity to watch it.
Returning to the topic of this game, it’s delightful to witness instances like these as they underscore that even top-tier athletes share hobbies similar to ours. It’s easy to forget this when all we see is their athletic performances and sports-related discussions in interviews. Now I’m curious to know if Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is a basketball fan, and if he was rooting for the Lakers or the Raptors during the game.
You can stream ‘Game of Thrones’ on Max, and if you’re keen to re-experience one of the most acclaimed shows from the last decade, this could be an excellent opportunity. Admittedly, my curiosity has been piqued as well, given that the 2024 TV schedule seems to be easing up a bit.
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2024-11-12 22:16