Redeem now - A French basketball player went viral on Tuesday for his unusual name.
- Steeve Ho You Fat played in a match between Metropolitans 92 and G League Ignite in Las Vegas.
- Comedian Kevin Hart was among those to comment on the name.
Ho You Fat.
No, that's not an insult – it's actually the surname of a French basketball player who went viral on Tuesday because of his unforgettable title.
This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in.Steeve Ho You Fat had the internet buzzing after he stepped out for Metropolitans 92 as it played G League Ignite in an exhibition match in Las Vegas.
Even the commentators on the game couldn't quite believe the power forward's unusual name.
"Ho You Fat with the three. Yes, I just said that. That's that man's name. Don't tweet at me," said one of the commentators.
—ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) October 5, 2022Comedian Kevin Hart was among those to comment on the name.
"Either the Fat got to go, or the Ho got to go," said Hart on Sports Center after he was shown a clip of the Frenchman playing.
Ho You Fat responded to Hart's laughter on his Instagram, saying in a story: "Kevin Hart, I heard you like my last name. If you come tomorrow to the game, I'll give you that jersey, for sure.
"Appreciate the love, man."
—NBA G League (@nbagleague) October 6, 2022Ho You Fat, 34, was born in Cayenne, French Guiana.
He has played for several clubs in France's top basketball league, including Cholet Basket, Chorale Roanne Basket, and Rouen Metropole Basket.
He joined Metropolitans 92 in 2021. Last season, he averaged 3.2 points and 1.9 rebounds.
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