Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s arrival in Milwaukee has already turned into a viral moment, but not the kind the Bucks’ newest addition would have wanted.
A video circulating on social media shows Jaquez, who came to Milwaukee in the trade package that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat, appearing to be told to leave a restaurant after bringing along Percy, his 90-pound Bernese Mountain dog.
The clip captured a bystander reacting in real time as the situation unfolded. “Why do they have a dog in here?
That’s irritating the f-k out of me,” she said while recording. “Like, get that dog the f-k out of here; I don’t give a f-k.
I hate when people do that s-t.”
She kept going as Jaquez’s friend waved in her direction. “Hi!
Get your dog the f-k out of here; that’s irritating,” she said. “He did wave at me, but I don’t want to wave at you.
Get your dog out of here for real.”
The bystander then added, “Do not sit them! They’re busy… If they sit them, I’m going to be pissed,” before ending the recording. It’s not clear whether Jaquez was eventually seated, but the staff’s interaction suggested the restaurant wasn’t dog-friendly.
The video spread quickly, crossing one million views on X, and NBA fans piled on with criticism of Jaquez for bringing his dog into a dining spot.
“He’s not special. Maybe the restaurant is not dog-friendly. People need to learn to follow the rules.”
“Good! The way people bring their dogs EVERYWHERE is crazy.”
“Being an athlete or some public figure doesn’t give you special rights.”
“How about don’t bring your f-king dog to a restaurant?”
“I wouldn’t want no dog hair randomly in my food either.”
A lot of the reaction centered on the same point: dogs and restaurants don’t mix well, especially when people are trying to eat. Still, Jaquez’s affection for Percy was clear enough that he likely chose to leave rather than stick around in a tense setting.
For now, the simpler move may be keeping Percy at home unless the place is specifically dog-friendly. Jaquez is still settling into Milwaukee, and as he gets familiar with the city, he should be able to find spots where he and Percy can go without the drama.
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