Mindy Kaling Defends Boston Fans at DNC, Praises Boston Red Sox and NBA Champion Jayson Tatum

Massachusetts native Mindy Kaling took the opportunity as host of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Wednesday night to defend Boston fans.

Speaking on stage at the United Center in Chicago, he said: famous actress I decided to combat the hate directed at the state — and especially its fans — by pointing out some of my favorite things about Boston.

“Guys, I can’t leave this place without giving a shout-out to the wonderful delegation from my home state of Massachusetts. I love you, Massachusetts. Everyone always hates us, but they don’t understand,” she said.

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“Go Socks! Go Jason Tatum!”

Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum enters the court before a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 24, 2024 in Boston. (Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

Kaling also noted the state’s interest in Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, as well as Ben Affleck’s split from estranged wife Jennifer Lopez.

“Ben Affleck, hold on!”

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Tatum and The Celtics The team won its 18th NBA championship this year after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in five games. Boston now has the most NBA titles of any team in league history.

in interview In an interview with Fox News Digital in January, Tatum praised Boston fans despite the criticism they’ve faced over the years.

“I’ve been very fortunate, seven years, to be in Boston, and they really have the best fans in the league,” he said. “They support us day and night. We just want to give them back with good basketball. They give us a lot of energy every game. You don’t want to let them down in that sense.”

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Boston fans have been criticized by several NBA players over the past few seasons. In 2023, JayLen Brown said a portion of the fan base is “very toxic.” Former Boston guard Kyrie Irving said he was subjected to numerous insults during a playoff game in 2022. LeBron James even said Boston fans are “very racist.”

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown reacts after playing against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. (Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports)

“They’ll say whatever they want to say,” James said in 2022.

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