Legendary rapper Flavor Flav made an unexpected appearance during Sandro Mamukelashvili’s postgame interview last night. The San Antonio Spurs forward had just delivered a career-high 34-point performance in a commanding 120-105 victory over the New York Knicks, and the celebration took an unforgettable turn.
As Mamukelashvili reflected on his standout night, Flavor Flav, known for his iconic role in Public Enemy and his larger-than-life personality, joined the interview to shower the young player with praise. The surprise cameo left both Mamukelashvili and the audience in stitches, as Flav’s infectious energy turned the postgame moment into a viral sensation.
“Hey, let me tell you something. I don’t care what nobody say – my man is on fire…”
Flavor Flav crashed Mamu’s on-court interview after a career night!
Incredible. https://t.co/OeJc9BJuap pic.twitter.com/FXtXQ1XJsC
— NBA (@NBA) March 20, 2025
Flavor Flav and Sandro Mamukelashvili being legit friends is cool…
Flav coming to his first Spurs game ever and Mamu scoring 34 points the most of anyone in NBA history in under 20 minutes is cooler. pic.twitter.com/TtTuQYy1JK
— Jordan Howenstine (@AirlessJordan) March 20, 2025
In the game Mamukelashvili scored a career-high 34 points in just 19 minutes, making NBA history as the first player to achieve such a feat in under 20 minutes of play.
Mamukelashvili was nearly flawless, shooting 13-for-14 from the field and a perfect 7-for-7 from beyond the arc. His explosive scoring included 21 points in the fourth quarter alone, helping the Spurs secure a commanding win. The 25-year-old also contributed nine rebounds and three assists, showcasing his all-around impact on the game.
Sandro Mamukelashvili is going OFF
A career-high 34 PTS on 13-14 shooting and 7-7 from three… in only 19 minutes played
pic.twitter.com/5tPN0LQrU5
— NBA (@NBA) March 20, 2025
This breakout performance comes as Mamukelashvili steps into a larger role for the Spurs, who are navigating the season without key players like Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox.
