John Wall was absent from the courtside discussion after his awkward presence at the desk, glancing at Taylor Rooks repeatedly on Friday. The unusual incident made a buzz online, fueling jokes over the issue.

Former NBA player John Wall’s recent presence behind the desk stirred a lot of buzz across social media. Wall kept glancing toward Taylor Rooks, even though she was not talking at the moment. His eyes drifted to her several times out of the corner of his vision, while Rooks appeared completely unaware.

After the incident on the courtside discussion, Wall was not present with the other analysts. His absence drew attention as the NBA is making fun of his reaction to Rooks. However, the incident showed how quickly small moments can become major talking points on online platforms.

Wall spent 11 years in the league, playing for three strong teams, including the Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Clippers. After his retirement, he joined Amazon Prime Video as a broadcasting figure. His recent claim about Anthony Davis made a buzz online, but now it’s on himself, and the incident will take on which angle further; no one knows.

NBA Fans Erupt Over John Wall’s Absence From The Analyst Panel

John Wall (Image Credits: Imagn)
Social media users continued to joke about the situation, making it a trending topic.

“mans was staring way too hard. either wifey told him to quit or they fired his ass,” a fan wrote.

“Add “fired for eye fooking” to his resume,” another stated.

“The HR department stepped in,” a fan posted.

“Undisciplined eyes get you out the door quick,” someone noted.

“Wait until you find out what “guest” means,” a fan commented.

“He failed round 1 of the Squid Games lol,” another added.

“John Wall was filling in for Dirk,” someone posted.

The incident quickly spread like wildfire on social media. However, if Wall presents his version of the story, that could add more buzz to the trending headline.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.