Lakers Draft Pick Larry Nance Jr. Once Tweeted Joke About Kobe Bryant's Sexual Assault Case

New Lakers draft pick Larry Nance Jr. had a tough tweet for Kobe back in 2012.

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So this is awkward (or, we should say will be when Kobe finds out), but the Lakers took Wyoming's Larry Nance Jr. with the 27th overall pick. That alone doesn't mean anything, but back in 2012 he posted a nine-year-old joke featuring some strong wording hashtags about his (unbeknownst to him) future teammate:

Luckily, Kobe's not the type to hold a grud---

Oh man, tough way to start your first day on the job. He may be about to sign a million dollar deal, but we can honestly say we really don't envy the man right now. Just tweet something about your new squad and hope everyone forgets:

Sure, that'll work.

[via BSO, The Big Lead]

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