Pelicans' Hayes apologizes for bashing NBA after Rising Stars omission
Warning: Video contains coarse language
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jaxson Hayes took to social media Friday to apologize for bashing the NBA after his omission from next month's Rising Stars Challenge.
Hayes posted a video on social media earlier Friday, venting about being left off Team USA's roster. The 19-year-old blamed the league's politics for his exclusion and welcomed the Association to fine him for his coarse language.
Pelicans rookie Jaxson Hayes says "NBA can really suck my d**k for all I care. And I hope y'all see this video by the way, fine me." for not making the Rising Stars team. pic.twitter.com/6WMipQqgDt
— The Render (@TheRenderNBA2) February 1, 2020
The Texas product was acquired by the Pelicans last year in a draft-day deal after he was selected eighth overall by the Atlanta Hawks.
Hayes is averaging 8.5 points, 4.5 boards, and 1.1 blocks across 45 appearances this season, mostly as a reserve.
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