The Hilarious Prank War: When Rookies Meet Veterans in the NBA Locker Room
The NBA locker room is a place where pranks and jokes are a way of life, especially for rookie players. And the Philadelphia 76ers' Adem Bona recently became the latest victim of a hilarious locker room prank orchestrated by none other than the veteran Andre Drummond and his teammates, including Joel Embiid and Kelly Oubre Jr. But here's where it gets interesting: Drummond believes that Bona will still be a rookie until his second season starts, and he's determined to make sure he learns the unwritten rules of the game.
The prank? A simple yet effective one. Bona's car was filled with popcorn, and one of his tires was removed and placed inside the locker room. The players were caught on video laughing as Bona walked out of practice, shocked and bewildered by the sight. It was a friendly reminder that in the NBA, following the rules and respecting the veterans is crucial, or else you might just end up with a car full of popcorn.
But this isn't the first time a rookie has fallen victim to such a prank. Last year, the Cleveland Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson also found his car filled with popcorn. The message is clear: either you follow the veterans' rules, or you might just become the next victim of a hilarious locker room prank. And for Bona, this lesson will surely be one he remembers for a long time.
As the 76ers gear up for the 2025-26 NBA season, with Bona's second season officially starting next Wednesday against the Boston Celtics, it's a reminder that the NBA locker room is a place where fun and games are a part of the culture. But it's also a place where respect and following the rules are essential. So, will V.J. Edgecombe be the next rookie to fall prey to such pranks? Only time will tell.
But one thing is for sure: the NBA locker room is a place where laughter and fun are a constant, and the veterans are always ready to teach the rookies a thing or two about the unwritten rules of the game.
