 Barkley bought Ficker a ticket directly behind the bench of the visiting Chicago Bulls with the intent that Ficker's taunts would distract the Bulls players.Ficker did not last the first quarter before being removed by America West Arena security.In 2012 Ficker appeared on "The Jeff Probst Show" in which he was playfully surprised by special guest Isiah Thomas, former professional basketball player, and Basketball Hall of Fame athlete.