Blog

Gradey Dick: NBA Draft suit became meme with figure-skating jokes

It was quite the evening in New York City for former Kansas men’s basketball star Gradey Dick, as the shooting guard was taken at No. 13 overall in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft. The native Kansan will be heading to the Toronto Raptors to get his professional career underway.

He also had the snazziest jacket of the evening, donning a very, VERY sparkly red jacket and turtleneck combo that was reminiscent of if The Wizard of Oz took place in a 70s disco. Jazz Costumes For Adults

Gradey Dick: NBA Draft suit became meme with figure-skating jokes

The look was certainly iconic.

As Dick’s outfit glimmered in Brooklyn, some folks thought the look seemed familiar, comparing it to the world of competitive figure skating and more.

6PM In New York… Dream. Come. True. ?❤️‍? pic.twitter.com/jtI7X3IzsZ

— Gradey Dick (@gradey_dick) June 23, 2023

Waiting for your scores after missing your triple axel. pic.twitter.com/5H1Sfl1i9G

when you're the only one in the theatre who dressed up to see Blades of Gloryhttps://t.co/nKnzBqMq5F

— Matt Brown (@MattBrownEP) June 23, 2023

Drafted 13th but could move into the top 10 after the free skate pic.twitter.com/ilzASmuWgS

— Matt Goldich (@MattGoldich) June 23, 2023

raptors just drafted BJ from the righteous gemstones pic.twitter.com/iW7ykclYtV

Gradey Dick dressed like BJ from Righteous Gemstones https://t.co/5aLbwbGCTs

I think Gradey Dick leaning into the BJ from Gemstones resemblance should help his draft stock pic.twitter.com/ZfuRkVslbD

— Seth Rosenthal (@seth_rosenthal) June 22, 2023

When the mistake you’ve made is terrible pic.twitter.com/h8UNjkx7Bl

he looks like he is hosting the 76th annual hunger games pic.twitter.com/gBRAR8Dzgs

— Molly Morrison (@mollyhannahm) June 23, 2023

Gradey Dick looking like he's about to do a Vegas magic show involving a tiger pic.twitter.com/AyNTK9IPVb

— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) June 23, 2023

Sign up for the Layup Lines newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning.

© Copyright For The Win 2023

Powered by WordPress.com VIP

Please enter an email address.

Gradey Dick: NBA Draft suit became meme with figure-skating jokes

Figure Skating Dress Please check your email for a confirmation.