- The Washington Times - Friday, September 30, 2016

Rookie hazing is just a part of the professional sports life. Every player goes through it, and it’s just something that is generally embarrassing.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ rookie class isn’t exempt from the tradition. The rookies, Brandon Ingram, Zach Auguste, Ivica Zubac and Julian Jacobs put on one of the worst singing competitions that has ever been assembled. And, fortunately for the rookie class, it was all documented by Lakers Jordan Clarkson and Nick Young.



Yes, that is Ingram, drafted with the second-overall pick this year, singing Rhianna’s “Diamonds” in a bunny costume. They should all probably stick to their day jobs.

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