Larry David’s experience watching UConn blow out Illinois 77-52 felt like something straight out of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” — pretty, pretty, pretty miserable.
“I’m in Boston and my friend got me tickets,” David told CT Insider.
The HBO star was in attendance — sitting in the front row — to watch the Sweet 16 matchup at TD Garden on Saturday and found himself in several curious situations as he took in the action.
As reported by the Hartford Courant, David was at the game as he’s set to perform live in Boston.
“A Conversation with Larry David” is slated for April 1 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway.
Video of the 76-year-old David biting his nails and a photo of him stretching his leg over the guard railing made its way onto social media.
He was also shown on the big screen in Boston with UConn up 56-25 with 11:12 remaining game and appeared to voice his displeasure about it to the gentleman sitting next to him — with David looking to be asking why he has to put up there.
Another video showed David with fingers in his ears as an Illinois fan cheered loudly behind him.
Multiple reporters at the game shared some of the hilarious things David was yelling at UConn coach Dan Hurley with the Huskies already well in control of the contest, 63-32.
“Shame on you, Hurley!,” David said, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander. “Take those starters out! Stop coaching! The game is over!”
David was also reportedly telling Illinois to “change your strategy!” when it came to challenging UConn center Donovan Clingan.
Things didn’t get much better for the Seinfeld co-creator as he tried to exit TD Garden early.
Video posted to social media showed him continually being stopped by fans as he attempted to make his way up the walkway from his seat.
UConn head coach Dan Hurley reacted to the news of David seemingly being upset
“I’m the Larry David of college coaching with my antics and idiosyncrasies,” he said, per the Hartford Courant. “So I’m disappointed. … No, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ that’s a good show.”
Actor Bill Murray was also at the game, as his son, Luke, is a UConn assistant.
The defending champion Huskies advanced to face the Alabama-Clemson winner in the Final Four.