The star crowned most valuable player during Friday night’s NBA all-star celebrity game had his post-game interview abruptly cut off after talking about the U.S. election, the Star's Nick Westoll reports.
Arcade Fire singer Win Butler, who played for Team Canada during the game, spoke with ESPN’s Sage Steele after walking away with the trophy.
Things got awkward after Steele wished Butler congratulations on the recognition.
“Thank you. I just want to say as an election year in the U.S.,” Butler said as music began to play over him.
“The U.S. has a lot they can learn from Canada — health care, taking care of people…”
And that’s when Steele cut Butler off.
“So we’re talking about celebrity stuff, not politics. Congratulations on your MVP,” Steele said, followed by the camera cutting away to a wide shot of the basketball court.
Butler led Canada past the United States 74-64 at the Ricoh Coliseum. He finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds.
Saturday, February 13, 2016
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