The Knicks have Spike Lee, the Lakers have Jack Nicholson and the Raptors can claim Drake. The Jazz now have … Mitt Romney.
The former Republican nominee for president – and current candidate for senate in Utah – was sitting right behind the scorer’s table for the Jazz’s Game 4 against the Thunder on Monday night in Salt Lake City.
Romney quickly made himself at home. He could be seen on television taunting Oklahoma City star Russell Westbrook, who just picked up his fourth foul, by holding up four fingers and saying, “That’s four. He has four,” as the point guard walked to the bench with 1:36 to play in the second quarter.
The former governor of Massachusetts, looking to endear himself to his new voters, was sporting a customized white home jersey with “Romney” on the back over a blue, long-sleeve collared shirt.
It will be interesting to see if Romney becomes a regular at games, as the Jazz are a win away from advancing to the second round.