Indianapolis 500 winner Alex Palou received a rousing standing ovation when he was introduced Sunday during the second quarter of Game 3 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference finals.

Palou's win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was his fifth in six races in 2025, putting him on track for a third straight IndyCar title and a fourth in five years. The only race Palou hasn't won this year is the Long Beach Grand Prix, where he placed second.

Alex Palou went to throw out the first pitch at the New York Mets game Tuesday night and figured someone would recognize him and possibly heckle him.Not for winning the Indianapolis 500 but for walking around in an Indiana Pacers jersey at the New York Knicks-Indiana Pacers playoff game Sunday night while still sporting the 500 winner’s wreath.