The Seattle Seahawks will face the New Orleans Saints on Halloween eve and Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is already embracing the spirit.
Sherman showed up to Wednesday's press conference in full Harry Potter garb — robe, glasses, magic wand and all. He even strolled up to the podium as Harry Potter theme music played on his phone.
"This is a serious occasion," Sherman said as he reached the podium. "It's Halloween. My son told me he wanted me to wear something, so it's happening."
SEE ALSO:Golden State Warriors lose their first game and people absolutely love itSherman used his magic wand to call on reporters, many of whom played along with the gag and asked Harry Potter-related questions ahead of the Sunday game.
Richard Sherman of Gryffindor took some questions today.
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) October 26, 2016
50 points for the @Seahawks. pic.twitter.com/pV32xqVrZA
"When you're a wizard like we are out here sometimes you have to show it to the muggles out in the world," Sherman said when asked about his costume choice.
J.K. Rowling, who wrote the Harry Potter series, dug it.
Did I ever mention that I'm a #Seahawks fan? Well, I am.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) October 27, 2016
(Don't ask me who plays for them apart from R Sherman.)https://t.co/2zoJ8RRKZY
Here's an extended clip of Sherman's interview.
Richard Sherman goes full Harry Potter in pre-Halloween press conference. #Seahawks @thenewstribune pic.twitter.com/az0chsAJrZ
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) October 26, 2016
Sherman might need some magic against the Saints this weekend. The opposing quarterback, Drew Brees, leads NFL quarterbacks with 17 touchdowns and 106 passing first downs.
But that's nothing to a wizard.
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