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Senator mixes up NBA team with college squad at hearing
Original: Senator confuses NBA team with college squad in hearing
A US senator mistakenly confused an NBA team with a college basketball squad during a Senate hearing, drawing attention to the slip. The mix-up was reported by the Las Cruces Sun-News, and the error quickly became a talking point among basketball fans and political observers who noted the gaffe during an otherwise formal proceeding.
Why now: The public gaffe by a senator in a formal hearing is an easy target for amusement and criticism.
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- Senator confuses NBA team with college squad in hearing · Las Cruces Sun-News
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