The whole concept of a mascot is based on one important rule: everyone is in on the joke. However, somebody did not get the memo on January 30. Earlier today, the league announced a penalty for Los Angeles Lakers big man Jaxson Hayes after his viral altercation with Washington Wizards mascot, G-Wiz.
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LeBron James is turning in another quality season in Year 23, helping the Los Angeles Lakers stay competitive in a loaded Western Conference. The Lakers are finally back home after their annual Grammy road trip, going 5-3 and ending on a positive note with a win against the Brooklyn Nets.
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Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended for one game for pushing the Wizards‘ mascot during pregame introductions ahead of the team’s January 30 win in Washington, the NBA announced today (via Twitter).
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended for one game by the NBA for a very bizarre reason. The NBA said in a statement Wednesday that Hayes will serve a suspension for “pushing a Washington Wizards mascot during pre-game introductions” prior to the Lakers’ Jan.
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended one game without pay for pushing a Washington Wizards mascot during pre-game introductions, it was announced on Wednesday by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations with the NBA.
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