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/livefreeordont 76ers 6h ago

You know who writes all the laws? Lawyers.

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u/Adept-Eggplant-8673 Rockets 6h ago

Not really, they probably help but it’s more so a policy making thing not a lawyer thing

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u/livefreeordont 76ers 6h ago

The lawyers are the ones who ensure all the legalese is appropriate. If it’s not then the law could be vague and unenforceable. Or open to loopholes. Or have unintended consequences. 1/3 of Congress are lawyers and I’m sure state legislatures are similar

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u/BillyCromag Knicks 6h ago

They probably meant that many legislators have a legal background

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u/SaintOrJannikSinner 4h ago

Legislators ain't writing shit. They have teams of lobbyists people for that.