Blake Griffin slammed ESPN Insider Shams Charania for breaking the NBA MVP news on Sunday, May 2026.
The former No. 1 overall pick told Charania to 'go to brunch, you nerd' after he spoiled the official announcement.
What happened?
Charania reported that Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had won his second straight MVP on Sunday at 9:50 a.m.
Why it matters for Blake Griffin
Griffin's comment came during an NBA on Prime broadcast, where host Taylor Rooks mentioned the official announcement.
Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti also criticized Charania for breaking the news.
Presti posted that he 'blames Shams' for spoiling the announcement.
What comes next?
The Thunder will meet the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night.
The Knicks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night.
Griffin's comment has sparked a debate about the role of sports journalists in breaking news.
Charania's job is to break news, and he does not work for Prime.
The post did 'spoil' Prime's announcement, but it is part of Charania's responsibilities as an ESPN Insider.
Griffin's response has been met with mixed reactions from fans and pundits.
Some have criticized Charania for breaking the news, while others have defended his actions as part of his job.
The NBA MVP Award is one of the most prestigious honors in the league.
It is awarded annually to the most valuable player in the NBA.
The official announcement of the NBA MVP Award was set for 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 2026.
However, Charania's tweet at 9:50 a.m. spoiled the surprise for many fans.
The debate surrounding Charania's actions will likely continue in the coming days.
It has sparked a conversation about the role of sports journalists and the importance of official announcements.
The Thunder and Spurs will face off in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night.
The Knicks and Cavaliers will meet in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night.