Mychal Thompson has jokingly suggested that a WWE star may have “cursed” the Lakers, as the team continues to deal with a growing injury crisis at a crucial stage of the season.
The comment comes at a time when the Lakers are struggling to keep key players on the court, with multiple injuries disrupting their rhythm.
While Thompson’s take was clearly tongue-in-cheek, it reflects the frustration surrounding the team’s recent run.
That context is what made the remark resonate. Because the situation itself is becoming harder to ignore.
Mychal Thompson jokes WWE star Danhausen cursed the LA Lakers during their injury run
The comment came in a post shared via champagnennuts, where Mychal Thompson reacted to the Lakers’ recent struggles.
His remark leaned into humour, referencing WWE personality Danhausen as the source of the team’s problems.
He said, “Ya no, the way things have gone for the Lakers the last week, I’m beginning to think Dan Hausen put a curse on the Lakers. Danhausen. Google him. But be careful. Don’t let him put a curse on you.”
The joke landed because it reflects how chaotic the Lakers’ recent stretch has felt.
Lakers injury crisis worsens with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves setbacks
The bigger issue behind the joke is the reality of the Lakers’ injury situation, which has left them severely short-handed.
Luka Doncic is dealing with a hamstring strain expected to sideline him for several weeks, while Austin Reaves has suffered an oblique injury that could keep him out for the remainder of the regular season and beyond.
Those absences have forced the Lakers to rely heavily on LeBron James as their primary creator, especially late in games.
It has also disrupted the team’s balance, removing two key offensive options at a critical point in the campaign.
That context is why Thompson’s comment, while humorous, reflects a very real concern around the Lakers’ ability to stay competitive through the injury-hit stretch.
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