Looks like aspiring politician and reality TV veteran Spencer Pratt is taking his mayoral ambitions from the campaign trail straight to the basketball court! The famously crystal-loving star was spotted courtside at a recent Lakers game, making sure everyone knew he was in the running for L.A.'s top job.
Forget watching the nail-biting action; Pratt seemed more focused on schmoozing and shaking hands, essentially turning the high-profile NBA game into his own personal campaign rally. He was even rocking a "Los Angeles Pratt" hat, a cunning homage to the Lakers' iconic yellow logo. We see what you did there, Spencer!
Rubbing Shoulders (and Campaigning)
Apparently, courtside at a Lakers game isn't just for mega-fans; it's prime real estate for a calculated political photo op. Pratt, ever the strategist, was reportedly chatting up the crowd more than he was following the game. He wasn't just there to enjoy the game; he was there to be the game.
Adding another layer of intrigue, Pratt was seen cozying up to Linda Rambis, a name you'll recognize if you follow anything Lakers-related. She's a longtime confidante of Jeanie Buss, the team's owner. And get this: Pratt was apparently sitting in her seats, just a couple of rows from the court! Talk about being in the thick of it.
Meanwhile, Jeanie Buss herself, along with her husband Jay Mohr, were slightly further down the baseline. Fun fact: those seats are usually reserved for the new Lakers owner, Mark Walter. So, while the stars were aligning on the court, Pratt was clearly making moves off it, ensuring his name echoed through the VIP sections and beyond.
From Reality Star to Mayoral Hopeful?
This isn't Pratt's first rodeo blending his reality TV persona with political aspirations. He's been making headlines lately with some truly unique campaign tactics:
- Calling out CBS: Pratt recently accused CBS of handing over his interview footage to Karen Bass's (another mayoral candidate) PR team for what he called a "hit piece." Drama!
- Charli XCX-inspired Ad: He even borrowed from Charli XCX's "Vroom Vroom" aesthetic for an AI political ad, which, let's be honest, is peak Spencer Pratt.
- Debate Drama: Pratt certainly didn't hold back at the mayoral debate, reportedly "ripping" his opponents. No surprises there!
- Batman-esque Trolling: And who could forget his Batman-inspired political ad trolling prominent Democrats? The man knows how to get attention.
It's clear that Spencer Pratt is bringing his signature brand of unfiltered, attention-grabbing energy to the Los Angeles mayoral race. Whether it's showing up at a Lakers game in a cleverly branded hat, or dropping AI-generated political ads, one thing's for sure: you can't ignore him. And in the wild world of LA politics, maybe that's exactly the point. Will "Speidi" soon be "Mayor Pratt"? Only time, and a lot more courtside appearances, will tell.
