Will Ferrell at Warriors Game: 'Elf' Actor Steals Show as Jackie Moon [Watch]

Will Ferrell certainly stole the show at the Warriors' Tuesday game with the Clippers. Being in the event alone would have caused people to turn heads, but he warmed up with the Warriors before the actual game, donned in his 1970s ABA character, Jackie Moon.
Will Ferrell at Warriors Game
Ferrell hilariously went through shooting, passing and dribbling, all without breaking a sweat in his vintage-style headband and Jackie Moon jersey from the 2008 basketball movie, "Semi-Pro." According to reports, the visit, and the gesture was actually meant especially for Thompson - who can be recalled to have dressed as Moon for Halloween three years back and said to be a fan of the movie.
It actually did wonders. As per the Warriors, they were able to feed on the energy of Farrell and scored well on the game.
Klay Thompson scored 20 points after the comedy star surprised them, and the team snapped a five-game skid by beating the LA Clippers, 112-97.
"It was fun, and I'm glad we took advantage of it," Stephen Curry shared. "... I think we fed off the energy. I was actually surprised, his form, he actually had some good rotation on the ball, and endless energy. I don't know how."
Watch the video below to see how hilarious the actor was during the warm-up in his getup.
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Who is Will Ferrel? Why Is He So Rich?
Will Ferrell is a known American comedian and was able to amass his wealth because of his talent at making people laugh. Specifically, he earned his money primarily from acting, with his stints with "Saturday Night Live," and a whole range of comedy films making him a household name.
"Saturday Night Live's" popularity and ratings began to drop in 1994 and 1995. Ferrell, Chris Kattan, and Cheri Oteri were all invited to audition for SNL's main producer Lorne Michaels after seeing The Groundlings. During his seven-year stint as a regular on Saturday Night Live, Will Ferrell established himself as one of the show's most beloved cast members.
Ferrell's spot-on and humorous impersonations quickly made him a beloved cast member. In addition to George W. Bush, Harry Caray of the Chicago Cubs, Robert Goulet, James Lipton, Janet Reno, and Alex Trebek, he also impersonated others. In 1998, a feature film based on his skits, "A Night at the Roxbury," was made, which quickly became a success.
During his time on Saturday Night Live, Ferrell appeared in several films, including "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery," "Superstar," and "The Ladies Man," and "Zoolander," among others.
Frank "The Tank" Richard in 2003's "Old School" was first leading role since leaving Saturday Night Live. The film was a financial and critical success because of the actor's performance.
How old is Will Ferrell and what is his net worth?
Comedian, actor and writer Will Ferrell, 54, has a fortune of $160 million dollars, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Will Ferrell is best known as a humorous actor and for his work on Saturday Night Live as a sketch comedian. When he was in his peak, he could charge $20 million or more for a single picture.
Is Will Ferrell still married?
Is Will Ferrell a married man? Yes, and he's quite the happy husband. On August 12, 2000, Ferrell married Viveca Paulin, a 52-year-old mother of two. When Ferrell proposed to his wife, he jokingly told Parade that she lost her sense of humor. But everything is all good with them to date.
Will Ferrell's wife Paulin-Ferrell is quite famous in the art world for her work as an auctioneer, but she is an accomplished actress herself.
What is Will Ferrell ethnicity?
A mix of English, German, and Irish blood runs in Ferrell's ancestry. The actor was born with ppyloric stenosis and underwent a pyloromyotomy to repair the problem. Patrick, his younger brother, completes the family. His parents split when he was eight years old.
How much is Will Ferrell from "Elf" worth?
Frank is a role for which Will Ferrell was nominated for an MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance. That year, he bagged one of the roles that is still remembered today - the title role in the movie "Elf." On the same year, he landed other major roles in films such as "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," and "Starsky and Hutch." This quickly filled his pockets, earning him a massive $40 million for 2005 alone.