A group of reporters provided an awkward moment at the Sacramento Kings media day, when they were caught on a hot mic discussing attractiveness and personalities of the team’s players.The unidentified NBA journalists were heard talking about Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine, with the latter described by one as a ‘hell of a p****.’Reporters were heard discussing Simmons and LaVine on a hot mic at media dayGettyFootage of the conversation was shared across social media, and has been viewed more than two million times in less than 12 hours.Kings reporters caught on hot mic at media dayAccording to one major X account, four Kings reporters can be heard on the video, but that claim is unverified.Simmons, a three-time All-Star who sat out last season to recover from injuries before signing with the Kings, is an intriguing comeback story.Instead of discussing his basketball career Monday, the journalists appeared to take a shot at his personality.“Ben Simmons: Cringe, cringe, he’s lucky he’s fine,” they were heard saying behind the camera.“He’s a good looking dude! His skin’s so smooth!”A male voice is then heard chiming in, suggesting New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole is a ‘type’ for one of the female reporters.The conversation then shifted to Kings star Zach LaVine.“I think his personality annoys the s*** out of me… (but) Zach’s cute,” one individual said.“His personality f***ing annoys me. He just seems hella like a p****.”View Tweet: https://x.com/kings_muse?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwAt the end of the two-minute clip, the reporters appeared to realize their conversation was caught on a hot mic, with one saying, ‘Uh oh’ before the audio was cut.The conversation was widely condoned on social media.Fans react as awkward conversation from Kings media day goes viral“These people owe the team an apology,” one wrote on X.“Such a great example of the state of this sport and media as a whole. So beyond cooked. This is pathetic,” a second said.“Unserious organization from head to toe,” a third claimed.“I’ll take their job and be interested in basketball, not what player is cutest,” a fourth said.Simmons has arrived in Sacramento with hopes of making a career comebackGettyLaVine’s personality was attacked by the reporters behind the cameraGetty“Unprofessional,” a fifth concluded.Simmons, who was a point of conversation, was introduced with the rest of the roster to answer questions from local media on Monday.With his first comments, he made it clear he’s full healthy and ready to dominate the NBA once again.“I’m right where I need to be. I took a lot of time to focus on my body over the season,” he said.Simmons told reporters he’s ready to return after missing the entirety of last seasonGetty“I think it was the best thing I’ve done and decision I’ve made for my career. I’m looking forward to getting going. I feel great and I’m ready to go.“No limitations, so ready.”