It's wrong to one-up your best friend.
Steve's friend Al is telling a story about how he went to an NBA game during the weekend.
Steve wants to respond to Al's story.
Steve says that going to an NBA game is really cool and asks what was Al's favorite part.
Steve says that he also went to an NBA game in the past, but it was the NBA finals.
Al will think that Steve is a supportive friend that finds him interesting.
Al will think that Steve wants to be the center of attention.