Basketball: 'You alright, mate?' - Steven Adams puts reporter in place after getting interrupted

Steven Adams puts reporter in place. Photo / KFOR

An NBA reporter has been given a lesson in manners by Steven Adams.

Adams was speaking to the media ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder's playoff game against the Utah Jazz when he was interrupted by a reporter who spoke over him in an attempt to ask a question.

The Kiwi big man stopped immediately and responded in typical fashion.

"You alright, mate?" he asked.

The reporter apologised but Adams decided he would give him a hard time.

"Old mate, eh? Jesus. As you were saying, sir."

Adams was also announced today as one of six finalists for the NBA Sportsmanship Award - the award presented to the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court.

The Thunder are looking to go two games up against the Jazz today in their second playoff match of the best-of-seven series.