Travis Kelce Calls Out Young Teammate to “Do Some Research” After Mentioning a Legend
Travis Kelce Calls Out Young Teammate to “Do Some Research” After Mentioning a Legend
Kansas City, Missouri – Following the Kansas City Chiefs’ 30-17 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 6, veteran tight end Travis Kelce sparked laughter in the locker room when he playfully “educated” a rookie who didn’t recognize the name of NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon.
During the game, Kelce executed a dazzling move that left three Lions defenders grasping at air. Later, he revealed that the footwork came straight from Olajuwon’s iconic “Dream Shake.” But when Kelce mentioned the name on the sideline, one young teammate gave him a blank stare – clearly having no idea who the basketball great was.
Kelce couldn’t help but chuckle before delivering a half-joking, half-serious response:
“Young man, you don’t know who he is? You need to go do some research right now. That man created art with his footwork — he’s inspired me more than you can imagine.”
The exchange quickly became a talking point inside the Chiefs’ locker room, a lighthearted moment that also highlighted the generational gap between the team’s seasoned veterans and their younger players.
While Kelce’s comment carried a teasing tone, it reflected his deep respect for the legends who came before him and his desire to see the next generation appreciate the roots of greatness.
At 36, Travis Kelce continues to prove he’s more than just an elite player — he’s also a mentor, reminding the young Chiefs that to move forward, sometimes you have to start by looking back.
And as reporters later confirmed, the “young man” in question was none other than rookie wide receiver Brashard Smith, who later admitted he went home that night and “Googled the entire Hakeem Olajuwon highlight reel.”
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