Hernandez Mocks Lyles' 'World Champions' Critique

Kiké Hernandez of the Los Angeles Dodgers trolled Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles after the Dodgers’ World Series win over the New York Yankees, referencing Lyles' previous criticism of NBA players calling themselves 'world champions'. Lyles had argued that the NBA, lacking international competition, should not use the term 'world champions'. Hernandez's comment drew mixed reactions; while some fans defended Lyles' stance, others saw it as a lighthearted jest. Lyles, who won gold in the 100m sprint at the Paris Olympics, clarified that his comments were not meant to disrespect NBA players. Despite the backlash, the debate over the legitimacy of the 'world champion' title continues to resonate across different sports leagues.