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Hilarious Viral Clip Shows High School Basketball Player Engaging in a Bit More Than Just a Passing Glance at Reporter
March 14, 2016
"I can't stop laughing!!!"
After Minnesota's DeLaSalle High School wrapped up its fifth-straight state basketball championship Saturday, Coach Dave Thorson was being interviewed by KSTC-TV sideline reporter Allie Arlt.
And next to Thorson was senior guard Samm Jones.
But Jones' mind — and eyes — seemed focused on something in addition to the thrill of victory.
Very focused.

Of course the moment was documented on video:
— Jake Schmitz (@schmitzstain) March 13, 2016
“I was told not to look at the camera so,” Jones tweeted after the clip began making the Internet rounds.
I was told not to look at the camera so https://t.co/nDlPiPaH36
— Sammy Basketball (@SammJellyJones) March 13, 2016
As for the recipient of Jones', er, attention, Arlt was a good sport about the whole thing.
I don't even know what to say, because I can't stop laughing!!!
— Allie A (@AllieArlt) March 13, 2016
"I don't even know what to say, because I can't stop laughing!!!" she tweeted Sunday morning, presumably in reference to the clip.
(H/T: New York Daily News)
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