Chiefs' Travis Kelce Booed by Dallas Mavericks Crowd at NBA Playoff Game

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce faced an unexpected reception at Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves. The All-Pro tight end was booed by the American Airlines Center crowd upon appearing on the Jumbotron.

When the Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, and Hollywood Brown attended Game 3 of the Dallas Mavericks-Minnesota Timberwolves Western Conference Finals on Sunday night, they likely expected a warm welcome. However, Kelce received a surprisingly hostile reception from the home crowd.

As the towering tight end was shown on the Jumbotron sitting courtside with his teammates and Mahomes' wife, Brittany, the American Airlines Center crowd erupted in thunderous boos. The reaction caught Kelce off guard, and the expression on his face suggested surprise.

In contrast, when Mahomes appeared on the screen, the crowd responded with thunderous applause. The Chiefs' star quarterback stood up and encouraged the crowd to cheer louder.

The Mavericks' social media team joined in the fun, posting a video of Mahomes and Kelce with the caption: "Our guy Pat and @taylorswift13's boyfriend in the house!" referring to Kelce's relationship with pop sensation Taylor Swift.

Kelce's relationship with Swift has been a major topic of discussion throughout the 2023 NFL season. The pair have been spotted traveling the world together, attending Eras Tour concerts. However, the attention on their relationship has rubbed some the wrong way, with some critics believing the NFL has given it too much airtime.

Regardless of their stance on Kelce's personal life, Dallas fans clearly wanted to show their displeasure with the opposing player. Mahomes, on the other hand, being a local Texas native and former Texas Tech Red Raider, received a much warmer reception.

The Mavericks dominated the game, with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving scoring 33 points apiece to lead their team to a 116-107 victory. The win gave the Mavericks a commanding 3-0 lead in the series.

While the Mavericks look to clinch their spot in the NBA Finals on Tuesday night, Kelce and Mahomes will continue their offseason preparation as they prepare for their third straight Super Bowl appearance with the Chiefs.

The unexpected booing of Kelce by the Dallas crowd highlights the intense rivalry between the two cities, even in a different sport. It also serves as a reminder that for all the adulation and attention that comes with being a professional athlete, there will always be those who are eager to rain down their disapproval.