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Wizards Mascot Hires Lawyer From Prior Hayes Case, Legal Action Expected Over Shove

The matter has shifted toward a civil claim after the performer retained attorney Waukeen McCoy.

Overview

  • The person inside G-Wiz has retained Waukeen McCoy, who previously represented Sofia Jamora in a civil case involving Jaxson Hayes.
  • McCoy says the performer was injured and expects to pursue legal action, adding he will offer a chance to resolve the matter first and that other parties could be involved.
  • Video shows Hayes shoving the mascot to the floor during pregame introductions on Jan. 30 at Washington’s Capital One Arena.
  • The NBA issued Hayes a one-game suspension for the incident, which he served on Feb. 5 against the 76ers.
  • Hayes apologized and said the contact followed the mascot stepping on his foot, with coverage noting his 2021 domestic-disturbance case and a related civil settlement reached in 2025.