Indiana native John Mellencamp ’embarrassed’ by Pat McAfee’s speech pumping up Pacers fans

Indiana native John Mellencamp ’embarrassed’ by Pat McAfee’s speech pumping up Pacers fans

McAfee took the mic during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals

John Mellencamp and Pat McAfee (Getty Images; Imagn)

Paul Michael Levesque, known professionally as Triple H, and Pat McAfee pose for a photo before Game 4 of the 2025 Eastern Conference finals between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. (Trevor Ruszkowski/Imagn Images)

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, right, reacts with center Myles Turner (33) after shooting a 3-point basket during the second quarter against the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the 2025 Eastern Conference finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. (Trevor Ruszkowski/Imagn Images)