San Antonio Spurs Announcer Tries Smelling Salts On-Air and It Goes Exactly How You’d Expect

Ahmad Austin Jr. Dec 5th, 2025, 9:46 am

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San Antonio Spurs announcer Jacob Tobey made the bold decision to experience smelling salts for the first time while on the air to cover Wednesday night’s game in Orlando.

During a courtside pre-game discussion between Tobey and broadcast partner Sean Elliot , Tobey clutched a small bottle of ammonium carbonate — the compound most commonly referred to as smelling salts — which is popular among professional athletes, as the jarring sensation in the nostrils make one more alert.

The substance is also commonly used to wake up an unconscious person.

Before Tobey took a whiff, he admitted that he was nervous and had second thoughts.

“I’m

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