Pour one out for Jalen Hurts’ goatee. He was photographed at a Nike event goatee-less:

Photos: Nike

I gasped when I saw this. You can’t just change it up on us without a warning. Is this a cry for help? A trade request? Will someone on the beat ask Howie and Nick about this in Indy? I need answers. I’m convinced that goatee is what gives Jalen his superpowers. Not even joking. Imagine Patrick Mahomes cutting his curly mullet. Imagine Calvin Cambridge playing with shoes other than MJ’s. Five months from now there better be a goatee on that chiseled jaw.

Seriously though. You can’t just shave your face without a warning. You gotta ease into it. This is the only time I’ve ever seen Jalen Hurts look vulnerable:

It’s amazing what beards do to a human. This is what LeBron looks like without one:

Someone’s grandfather stumbled into Lakers picture day.

Never forget: