Jersey swaps have become a common tradition in sports, a way for athletes to show mutual respect after intense games. However, things took a humorous turn on Thursday night after the Milwaukee Bucks edged out the San Antonio Spurs 125-121 in a thrilling match.
Instead of swapping jerseys with an opposing player, Bucks center Robin Lopez decided to exchange jerseys with San Antonio’s mascot, “Coyote.” It was a quirky and entertaining moment, especially considering Lopez has never played for the Spurs. This wasn’t a homecoming gesture; he just genuinely wanted Coyote’s jersey, and who can blame him? It added a lighthearted touch to an already exciting NBA game.
Robin Lopez did a jersey swap with the Spurs mascot 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/RFkJvQ22xY
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) January 5, 2024
The match itself was impressive, with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the Bucks with 44 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists. On the Spurs side, rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama contributed significantly with 27 points, nine rebounds, an assist, and five blocks. The Lopez-Coyote jersey swap provided a funny and memorable conclusion to the night’s basketball action.
