Sheldon Keefe's ripped team AI video made Leafs fans laugh online

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Sometimes it's scary how realistic AI can seem.

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Such is the case with this hilarious video of Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe bashing his team in a press conference after their Game 7 loss to the Boston Bruins.

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Many people on social media share the same opinion that “Keef” shared in the video, but in reality, this is an AI-generated deepfake that has made many people I'm having fun.

**Warning: Profanity**

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“No wonder this franchise hasn't won a Cup game since 1967. My players messed me up,” the AI ​​version of Keefe begins.

“Mitch Marner is crying on my bench, and Willie Nylander has a headache so he won't play. Auston Matthews leads the league in scoring, but he's off for Game 6.”

The video then depicts the perfect ending, with the coach resigning and rejoining Leafs Nation with a familiar name.

“Shanahan, I'm done. I'm going to go to Pittsburgh and coach Papa (Kyle) Dubas,” Keefe concluded.

“Maybe it's a lie, but it's true! LOL,” one user commented.

“AI is getting so damn good lol but the truth hurts,” wrote another.

However, there were many people who agreed with the parody video.

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“He's just saying what he actually thinks,” one user posted.

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I also thought the kief was just making a mess. How about keeping it in the changing room? I wouldn't hire you. ”

One commenter on Instagram went a step further and addressed Marner's comments on Monday about how Leafs players are viewed within the 6ix.

“This guy is the creator of the multiverse! Because he looks down on God,” they said of Keef.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, in a video in which Marner expressed his desire to re-sign with the team, many fans took exception to the winger, saying, “Honestly, we kind of worship him like a god.'' “It is being treated as such,'' he said.

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“God please don't lose in the first round of the playoffs buddy. Welcome to the wake up call,” one user wrote.

Another brought up a story about a past Leafs team that actually had postseason success. “Wendal, God. God Dougie. God Felix Potvin the cat. Not in this group.”

“You are not a brother of God. And you are not the Raps of 2019,” one user wrote, referring to Toronto's newest Pro Championship team.

One user pointed out that the following comment is why the Leafs receive so much scorn. Rights are something else. Karma will keep them humble. ”

There were many comments simply hoping for an All-Star performance.

“Goodbye✌🏼, let’s go!” There is only one God, and it is never God. Pick a list of teams you want to go to and pack your bags,” one commenter wrote.

“I love this team, but something needs to change. 10 million a year is too much for Marner,” said another.

Marner has one year left on his contract and has a no-transfer clause that prevents teams from trading him without permission. He reportedly wants an eight-year contract extension worth $12 million per season.

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