ESPN broadcaster (and Pro Basketball Hall of Famer) Bill Walton surprised broadcast partner Dave Pasch (and viewers at home) by taking a bite of a cupcake with a lit candle on top during Saturday's NCAA men's basketball game between Washington and Arizona State.
During a break in the action on the court, Walton and Pasch were given cupcakes with candles on top to celebrate the birthday of one of their behind-the-scenes crew members. While Walton was singing "Happy Birthday", Pasch challenged Walton to take a bite out of his cupcake while the candle was still lit. Pasch was kidding, but Walton didn't hesitate and went for it.
.@BillWalton ate the cupcake — CANDLE AND ALL 😳 pic.twitter.com/pz512G6DbF— ESPN (@espn) February 10, 2019
Naturally, Pasch couldn't contain his laughter, but he wasn't that surprised. Pasch has been Walton's partner for several seasons now covering Pac-12 basketball games, and he is used to Walton's borderline insanity, so it was just another day at the office.
As far as the game went, Arizona State beat Washington 75-63.
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