While hosting “NBA Today,” ESPN host Malika Andrews skillfully handled a live earthquake in a moment that demonstrated her expertise and poise. The Los Angeles region was rocked by a 4.7 magnitude earthquake at 12:20 p.m., which was felt throughout the studio but did not shake Andrews’ composed disposition.
Andrews was in the middle of an interview with basketball commentator Rebecca Lobo when the earthquake struck. She moved from talking about the interview to the developing scenario with amazing poise, saying, “And it’s nice to see the crowd falling behind… because we had a little earthquake here in Los Angeles.” She comforted viewers as the camera wavered, saying, “We’ll make sure that everything, including our studio lighting, is secure. Is everyone doing alright? We sincerely appreciate your patience with us during that. Our studio gave way little.”
Both coworkers and spectators praised the occurrence. On X (previously Twitter), Lobo shared her amazement, writing, “I was amazed by the earthquake and how @malika_andrews handled it like a pro.” Outstanding.” Timothy Legler, co-host, maintained composure while acknowledging that he was not familiar with earthquakes. He made a humorous joke about the differences between his experiences in California and the East Coast.
In a post on X, Andrews herself discussed the “scary moment” and expressed gratitude to her crew for maintaining composure. Online, the incident instantly acquired popularity. Josh Hart, the guard for the Knicks, humorously dubbed her the “Greatest of All Time,” while ESPN’s official account referred to her as a “true professional.”
In addition to receiving recognition for her poise, Andrews is being commended for her innate concern for the security of her crew. Her unique combination of professionalism and empathy makes her stand out.
The earthquake provided a reminder of the erratic character of life in California, even if it only caused small disturbances to the city, such as a burst pipe at Pasadena City Hall. Malika Andrews saw it as a chance to show off her poise under duress and cement her status as a rising star in the sports broadcasting industry.
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