Last Thursday during Luka Doncic’s press conference following the Dallas Mavericks 119-110 victory over the Thunder, a mysterious moaning sound from a women disrupted the proceedings, capturing the curiosity of fans and media alike, making the conference viral not because of Lukas words but because of the expression of laughter and surprise on his face.

Later on, Australian basketball player Josh Giddey (21) from the Oklahoma City Thunder found himself at the center of attention after a viral tweet with over 12,000 likes and over 2million views confirmed his involvement in the unusual incident. The tweet is a video of him in a press conference admitting that he was responsible for the noise, attributing it to a punishment from the Thunder organization for his recent underwhelming performances.

“I’m sure everyone heard the moaning during the press conference. And I’m just here to say that was actually me, you know the Thunder organization had to punish me for my performance last night and they did it in the most devious way possible.”

The incident, while humorous, sheds light on the growing influence of technology in altering audio and video content. As it was AI generated and it really was a well-orchestrated playful joke. The one who made it really knows basketball as the third-year player has had two forgettable games, playing 16 minutes in the first game and 10 in the second, and only scoring 10 points between the two games. It seems that as the series progresses, the Australian will be on the bench more than usual.

As the series moves to Dallas for the next games, the focus shifts back to the on-court action. The Mavericks, led by Luka Doncic and supported by Kyrie Irving, will look to capitalize on their home-court advantage. Meanwhile, the incident serves as a reminder of the evolving landscape of sports and entertainment, where technology can both entertain and surprise, blurring the lines between reality and fiction.