“$ 18 (!!!!!) for a beer … uhhhh what. I have to treat the fans better than that!” the 29-year-old said.
At his pre-tournament press conference, Thomas was asked about prices and once again expressed his surprise and disappointment. He said it was something that had been commented on in the locker room among his playmates.
“I just saw it and was blown away,” he said. “It’s just a shame. You want people to come to the tournament. If I’m on the fence and looking at the concession stand, that’s not the best. But at the same time, people don’t like coming to a tournament, like, ‘Oh , I’m going to buy a Michelob Ultra ‘, you know what I mean “.
“I was blown away because I’ve never seen a $ 18 or $ 19 beer in my life,” he said. “The guys talked about it, so I had to defend the fans. It felt like it was right.”
