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Dave Chappelle Visits NBA Locker Room, Is Subjected To Dave Chappelle Impressions

The problem with being one of the funniest comedians of the modern era is that, when people see you, they want to do your bits. After all, it’s the first time (and possibly the only time) they’ll ever get to be around you, and their immediate reaction is to start doing that thing you did that one time.

I doubt there’s anyone on the planet who gets this worse than Dave Chappelle. It’s a testament to how good he was — is — that, despite his best efforts to stay out of the public eye, people still reference his material in casual conversation. And when they see him, even if he’s with his kids, they have to yell “I’m Rick James, bitch!” (he referenced this unique catch-22 of fame and genius in his stand-up once). It probably happens to the poor guy every time he leaves the house, although less so now.

Last night, after the Warriors big win over the Clippers, Chappelle visited the Golden State locker room. And, sure enough, a guy who saw him had to start doing one of his characters (the Rasta impostor from Half Baked). That guy was, of course, Warriors guard Nate Robinson. Here’s video, and be sure to listen for Nate’s Chappelle impression in the background (Dave was being a good sport about it, it should be pointed out).

[Inside the Warriors, Bay Area Sports Guy]