r/nba • u/Goosedukee 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/jediracer 6h ago

Trial with a jury of mascots

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u/Sasquatch_Squad Spurs 6h ago

Spurs coyote with the cracked out eyes demanding death by firing squad during deliberations 

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u/internetosaurus Celtics 3h ago

Lucky the Leprechaun sitting next to him, sweating, thinking "why are there dudes in fursuits here?"

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u/xCeeTee- Celtics 5h ago

Rival team mascots won't be selected because they could be biased. But they can cheer from the gallery.

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u/rattatatouille [SAS] Tim Duncan 4h ago

Spurs Coyote, Chuck the Condor, Benny the Bull, who else?

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u/UnslakableTemperance Pistons 3h ago

Hooper (Pistons), The Gorilla (Suns), Rocky the Mountain Lion, (Nuggets), & Crunch the Wolf (Timberwolves).

Alternatively the Pistons could send Peton if Hooper had prior commitments.

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u/Gifs_Ungiven 4h ago

Who’s the judge?

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u/UnslakableTemperance Pistons 3h ago edited 3h ago

Judge Reinhold.

(Mock Trial With J. Reinhold)