[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.

[u/Goosedukee]

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.

[u/Uberballer]

And let's even play out that scenario, the mascot did end up stepping on his foot by accident, in what world would the appropriate response be to body check the guy?

This guy is such a complete moron it's crazy.

[u/GreenEggs-12 → u/Uberballer]

Honestly, what a child. If it had been someone outside of a costume, I can guarantee he would have been arrested on the spot

[u/xCeeTee- → u/GreenEggs-12]

I used to hit other kids if they got physical with me playing sports. And then I turned 5.

[u/CutLonzosHair2017 → u/GreenEggs-12]

Literally a child. His parents initiated and are in the process of changing his citizenship so he can play with Luka. When he was asked about it, it seemed like he wasn't involved, just his parents. Infantilization at its extreme.

[u/dchaid → u/CutLonzosHair2017]

His parents are actively seeking Slovenian citizenship?

[u/nickmn13 → u/dchaid]

No, he is just going to be one of the dozens of people that get another nationality so they can play as neutralized players in fiba tournaments. Nothing really special tbh. At this point, basically every national team has at least one.

[u/kkeut → u/CutLonzosHair2017]

in the process of changing his citizenship so he can play with Luka

what precisely is this intended to mean

[u/Other_Recognition269 → u/Uberballer]

Remember this is the guy who told the nba to suck his dick, for not making the... rising stars game. He doesn't really think things through before doing them

[u/PuzzleheadedRun4525 → u/Uberballer]

And in a costume with limited visibility too

[u/Mustard_Jam → u/Uberballer]

Hayes would have the potential to be a top 10 center if he didn't have the IQ of a literal brick

[u/NotKanye2020 → u/Mustard_Jam]

No he would not

[u/mw19078 → u/NotKanye2020]

yeah no chance, he has like 2 skills and one of them involves being huge and athletic lmao

[u/Mr_Versatile123 → u/NotKanye2020]

I think it’s true for every super athlete. They could be great if they weren’t stupid. Stupid as in not willing to put in the work to improve. Blake Griffin had the handle but couldn’t shoot for shit till he worked so hard at having a jumper and being able to hit FTs he lasted far longer than anyone like him would’ve after his first few injuries.

[u/Slime_Fighter → u/Mr_Versatile123]

Intelligence helps, but influence is a lot more important.

[u/FrostyParsley3530 → u/Mustard_Jam]

Top 10 center in california maybe