The Kenny Powers of tech execs, Steve Ballmer, busted out his signature buck wild energy at the most boring of sporting events: the press conference.
Ballmer, the former Microsoft CEO and current Los Angeles Clippers NBA team owner, is extremely, voice-crackingly stoked about some of his team's new players. In July, the Clippers acquired NBA all-stars Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. Leonard is particular cause for celebration, having led the Toronto Raptors to capture the NBA Championship this year against the Golden State Warriors.
At a press conference introducing the team's new stars, Ballmer went off book, straying from his scripted remarks to emit a "WOOOOoooo000!" reminiscent of his wild Microsoft product debut days.
"I have these notes, but I've gotta say, I'm just fired up to be here today," Ballmer said, wearing an enormous grin.
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"I'm PUMPED to say hello as Clippers to Paul and Kawhi," Ballmer said, imploring the viewers to "get up if you are as psyched as I am!!!"
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It turns out you can change your job, but not your whoop of joy! Ballmer's introduction to the players sounded extremely similar to his infamous early-2000s Microsoft appearance where he also hooted, hollered, and told everyone to "GET UP!!"
Ballmer's signature moves and yawps have been a fixture at past Microsoft events and Clippers games alike, but his Big Clips Energy really shined up on that staid podium.
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He's just a guy, standing in front of Kawhi, asking him to love him.
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You keep doing you, Steve.
