Some NBA stories sound so ridiculous that they’re not true, until a former player drops details live on the podcast. That’s exactly what happened when Bobby Jackson appeared. Straight game It revealed the podcast and the most outrageous bet he has ever lost. Stakes? A humiliating trip through $60,000 and Trump Plaza – completely naked – singing “Who kicked out the dog?”
It’s the kind of story that combines high stakes gambling, team friendship, and hilarious public embarrassment. And yes, it actually happened.
Backstory: Jackson vs. DiBack
Bobby Jackson, known for his gritty plays and clutch performances with the Sacramento Kings, was unfamiliar with the antics in the locker room. On the podcast, he opened about a card game with his teammate Vlade Divac, who quickly escalated beyond the usual joke.
Divac, a beloved big man with a mischievous streak, had the knack for pushing boundaries. So when they started playing cards, their stakes didn’t get small for a long time. They played for $60,000, dropping their jaws. But that wasn’t the only thing. The loser also had to take a walk of very public shame.
Bet: $60,000 and your dignity
According to Jackson, the term was clear. If he was defeated, he had to step into the Trump Plaza Hotel completely naked and sing “Who Has a Dog” at full volume. There are no towels. There is no cover. Just a vibrator and vocal chord.
And yes, Jackson lost.
What followed was something from the comedy sketch. Fresh from the overwhelming loss of card games, the professional NBA players have broken through one of America’s most famous casino hotels, naked, and locked out the Baja male anthem. As Jackson said, it was about pride, honor and promise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuje51epaxk
Why is this story instantly legendary?
- Big money, bigger humiliation: Most people won’t bet $60,000 on their lifetime.
- The perfect storm of absurdity: Vlade Divac’s quirky personality, Bobby Jackson’s dare to be loyal, and the universally recognizable song created Comedy Gold.
- Unfiltered honesty: Jackson’s storytelling is factual and not exaggerated.
Trump Plaza moment
Imagine: guests check in and gamblers roam the lobby and roam the family on vacation. And then, all of a sudden, here Bobby Jackson plays the world’s most troublesome musical number, in his glory. A mental image alone is enough to make it viral.
And don’t forget to choose your song. “Who kicked out the dog” was already a meme before the meme was even an object. Adding a naked NBA player will instantly have internet magic.
Reactions from fans
After the podcast clips surfaced, NBA fans took part in social media to express their distrust and entertainment.
- “This is the most entertaining NBA story I’ve ever heard. I’m giving Bobby Jackson a comedy special.”
- “The Vlade Divac was built for Chaos. Absolute legend.”
- “Can you get a dramatic reenactment of this? Netflix, let it come true.”
In a league full of alpha personalities, wildcards like divac can take to flip the script. And Jackson? He played the role like a champion.
Remember the next time you feel about bad poker hands or lost bets. At the very least, there was no need to walk naked to Trump Plaza and sing “The One Who Lets Go Dogs.”
If this doesn’t become an animated short or segment on late-night television, we as a society have failed.
