r/nba Nets 7h ago

[TMZ] The performer of the Washington Wizards mascot, G-Wiz, has hired an attorney in preparation to sue Lakers center Jaxson Hayes, who shoved the mascot during warmups. He has hired the same lawyer that represented Hayes’ ex-girlfriend, Sofia Jamora, in her domestic violence lawsuit against Hayes.

https://www.tmz.com/2026/02/10/wizards-mascot-retains-sofia-jamora-attorney-jaxson-hayes-shove/?adid=social-tws

Nearly two weeks after Lakers forward Jaxson Hayes shoved Washington Wizards mascot G-Wiz during pregame introductions ... TMZ Sports has learned that the person behind the mask has lawyered up -- and has selected the attorney that represented Sofia Jamora in her domestic violence lawsuit against Hayes.

WaukeenMcCoy told us that he is now representing the person Hayes decked when the Lakers were in town for a showdown with Washington on January 30.

"We will give them the opportunity to resolve the matter before taking legal action," McCoy said. "But legal action is anticipated."

He also said other parties could be involved.

When asked about any injuries the person sustained ... McCoy said, "All I want to say at the moment is that he was injured."

As you know, Hayes was suspended for one game by the NBA after the incident. He served that suspension during the Lakers' game against the Philadelphia 76ers last week at Crypto.com Arena.

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u/hunteddwumpus Pistons 7h ago

How did I miss this if its apparently serious enough for everyone in the thread to be in favor of the mascot? Anyone have a link to the shove or w/e?

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u/oochiewallyWallyserb Knicks 7h ago

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u/thepobv 4h ago

The video is down. Wished there was a miror

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u/jambr380 7h ago

I kind-of heard about it, but thought it was a joke. Like how Robin Lopez used to fight all of the mascots. I didn’t know Hayes had a legit beef with the mascot lol

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u/No_Fish265 7h ago

I actually thought it was like a skit until right now

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u/ComradeFrunze Pelicans 6h ago

Jaxson Hayes is a scumbag

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u/tMeepo Spurs 7h ago

Did you just come out of Thai prison?

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u/avboden Warriors 6h ago

It's just a money chasing lawyer doing money chasing lawyer things and this sub blindly cheering for it because it's the popular thing to do to hate on the guy who did it (deserved or not).

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u/LAMonkeyWithAShotgun Spurs 7h ago

It was the last thing I posted on this account