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Game shows have traditionally been one of the best ways for an average person to get a shot at securing their 15 minutes of fame. However, those programs have also featured a number of people who were eventually able to ensure their appearance would simply be an entertaining footnote on their Wikipedia page.
That was the case with Aaron Paul, who was still in the “Struggling Actor” phase of his career when he appeared on an episode of The Price is Right in 2000. The man best known for playing Jessie on Breaking Bad was not only able to earn the right to meet Bob Barker after getting called down to Contestants’ Row but even earned a spot in The Showcase before ultimately losing out on his chance to win a sportscar after bidding too high in the final round.
However, I think it’s safe to say it all worked out in the end (as was the case with fellow former Price is Right contestant Vanna White).
On Monday, we were treated to an interesting twist on that scenario courtesy of Jared Jeffries, the University of Indiana product who was drafted by the Wizards with the 11th overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft and spent the bulk of his 11-year NBA career with the New York Knicks.
Jeffries (who averaged around four points, four rebounds, and an assist per game before his time in the league came to an end) has had a fairly interesting life after basketball; he dabbled in scouting, served as the president of a shortlived esports league, and hosted a fishing show on the Outdoor Channel for a few years.
On Monday, the 41-year-old made Drew Carey look tiny after punching his ticket to The Price is Right stage. Jeffries had the chance to become the proud new owner of a Toyota Corolla during a game of “One Away,” and he came through in the clutch by successfully naming the price and securing his new sedan.
Former Knick Jared Jeffries won a car on The Price Is Right this morningpic.twitter.com/AEQwgYap7P
— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) January 9, 2023
It seems like there’s a very good chance he might never be able to cram his 6’11” frame in the car, but he still seemed pretty amped about winning (it’s worth noting Jeffries made over $40 million during his time in the NBA, so unless he did something very, very wrong, it’s safe to assume he has no issue affording a slightly more comfortable ride).