When Thomas Bryant asked the Los Angeles Lakers to trade him, he expressed his dissatisfaction over his minutes. Of course, things didn't improve for him with the Denver Nuggets as his playing time even decreased. Making matters worse, in the NBA Finals where he has yet to play significantly, the Nuggets have chosen DeAndre Jordan over him.
In Game 5 against the Miami Heat, Lakers Twitter couldn't help but troll Bryant after Jordan received more playing time than Bryant. The former Lakers big man had only played 29 seconds in the NBA Finals, which came during Game 3, while Jordan got three minutes in the first half alone of Monday's game.
Of course it came as a surprise to some since Bryant is younger and seems to be a better choice than the 35-year-old Jordan. Regardless of the Nuggets' reasoning for the choice, though, the L.A. faithful had a field day mocking the 25-year-old.
Here are some of the funniest reactions to the development:
Sir DeAndre Jordan is playing in the NBA Finals over Thomas Bryant pic.twitter.com/F2AgJZXSZb
— Cream Jabbar 🐸 (@CreamyJabbar21) June 13, 2023
Deandre Jordan got finals minutes before Thomas Bryant pic.twitter.com/5O5L6kREmK
— x – Kenny (@Kennyduhballern) June 13, 2023
does this mean thomas bryant minutes pic.twitter.com/TobkxShQMH
— liam (@MurphyMVP) June 13, 2023
😭😭😭😭Deandre Jordan is playing over Thomas Bryant
— Lakers4Life (@Lakers4Life2022) June 13, 2023
Regardless if Denver gives Thomas Bryant more playing time than DeAndre Jordan or not, the important thing is the Nuggets beat the Heat 94-89 to win their first NBA title in franchise history.
Lakers fans can keep trolling and mocking Bryant, but at least he can call himself a champion. Not to mention that they have done so after sweeping the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. Who is laughing now?
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