Michelle Beadle's accidental N-word gaffe on FanDuel broadcast breaks the ice with former NBA stars | NBA News

Michelle Beadle, an established FanDuel Network analyst, had an amusing gaffe on air Friday while discussing the Colorado-based NBA franchise. When Beadle tried to refer to the “Nuggets,” she accidentally used the wrong term, prompting laughter from her colleagues, former NBA players Lou Williams and Chandler Parsons. Despite the blunder, Beadle quickly got back on her feet, but her momentary mistake didn't go unnoticed by her co-hosts.
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FanDuel analyst Michelle Beadle accidentally leaves the N-word on air

Although the gaffe was short-lived, it was enough to elicit laughter from fellow analysts Lou Williams and Chandler Parsons. While Parsons maintained his composure, Williams couldn't contain his amusement and teased Beadle about the possible repercussions of her mistake.
With a grin, he teased her and said, “You're going to get in trouble today,” a light-hearted comment that kept the atmosphere playful and added to the camaraderie on the show.

Beadle's impressive career in sports media has spanned two decades and cemented her reputation as one of the NBA's premier reporters. Although she was born in Italy, her journey took her to Texas at a young age, where she attended the University of Texas at Austin before graduating from the University of Texas San Antonio. Her strong connection to San Antonio paved the way for her first break in the industry with the San Antonio Spurs. This first opportunity introduced her to the sports media landscape and eventually led her to work with high-profile networks such as ESPN, FOX Sports and NBA TV.
Over the course of her career, Beadle's expertise and personality have made her a fixture in sports reporting. The latest blunder on the show was unintentional, but it showed her lightness and resilience and brought smiles from her colleagues and the audience alike. The light-hearted moment reminded fans that even seasoned pros have their humorous gaffes, adding a touch of relatability to Beadle's esteemed presence in sports broadcasting.
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