Ray Nicholson recalls being pranked by Kobe Bryant at Lakers game

During a March 12 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Ray Nicholson shared humorous and memorable courtside experiences from his childhood with his father, famed Lakers fan Jack Nicholson. He recounted a traumatic incident at the age of six when Kobe Bryant and Nick Van Exel playfully pantsed him and his friend, causing them to cry, although the players later apologized. Nicholson also recalled a more thrilling moment from a 2010 Lakers-Celtics Game 7, where he was nearly knocked over by Kevin Garnett, who checked on him afterward. Throughout the interview, he reflected on the advice from his dad to focus on the players rather than the ball, a lesson he humorously disregarded when the ball came near him. Nicholson, now an actor himself, embraces the legacy of his father while forging his own path in the film industry. His latest role as a villain in the film Novocane showcases his evolving career.