Steve Ballmer needs you to know he is FIRED UP.
The Clippers owner launched the energy of a thousand suns over Los Angeles as he praised Kawhi Leonard and Paul George during Wednesday's introductory press conference. Ballmer quickly deviated from his prepared notes and unleashed a primal scream into the microphone.
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Someone print "pretty damn cool!" on a shirt immediately.
Steve Ballmer is "fired up" at the press conference! 🤣 pic.twitter.com/hIBnhybbj6
— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 24, 2019
He also yelled at the audience, telling spectators to stand and clap before bench pressing 600 pounds while drinking a Red Bull. (OK, that last part isn't true.)
It's safe to say Steve Ballmer is happy to have Kawhi & Paul George on the @LAClippers! 😂 pic.twitter.com/dJ6mAhy40h
— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 24, 2019
Ballmer's enthusiasm couldn't even be contained by his own chair. He nearly exploded out of the arm rests.
I wouldn't trust anyone who voluntarily sits like this pic.twitter.com/lJMJ4bJLyP
— Jasmine (@JasmineLWatkins) July 24, 2019
"We got two guys who I am so excited to have," Ballmer said. "Two guys who are tough. ... Two guys who every year — every year — have gotten better. Every year. That's — I'm inspired by that."
Keep in mind this is the toned-down version of Ballmer. Get ready for some insanely sweaty sideline shots of him next season.
