The NBA Draft is essentially the Super Bowl for NBA insiders Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania. They have been in a bitter feud for years at their rival companies, and take any opportunity to subtly dunk on each other.

When the second pick in the draft was announced as Brandon Miller, a major weeks-long internet battle was settled. With the number one pick all but locked up in advance with Victor Wembanyama, the talk was all about the second selection.

Outgoing Hornets owner Michael Jordan had to decide between Alabama's Miller and G League Ignite star Scoot Henderson.

Woj had been reporting that it would be all Miller based on his sources, while his rival Shams reported this morning that the second pick was trending back towards Scoot Henderson, and that the team was still in the midst of deciding.

The betting odds changed drastically after that news update, with Sportsbooks rushing to cover any potential liabilities. It flipped back and forth in the morning leading up to the Draft, before settling at nearly even odds by the end of the commotion.

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Fans were quick to notice the ongoing jabs, with some congratulating Woj for his win over Shams in the insider prediction game. Both sides have cult followings, who believe their expert is better connected and faster to break news.

Another fan commented saying “Woj rubbing it in Shams face” with several laughing emojis. The score may be settled for the time being, but the rivalry will continue on, especially with the exciting offseason that is just heating up.