Scoop on Sports: Gradey Dick and the Raptors Are a Match Made in Red

by S. Ferguson

So, funny story. A friend showed me this tweet sent out by the NBA and we both couldn’t believe someone wore this to their NBA draft.

Gradey Dick and Dorothy… two Kansas natives!#NBADraft presented by State Farm
⏰ 8 PM ET on ABC/ESPN pic.twitter.com/XU0PFMb0iR

— NBA (@NBA) June 22, 2023

Then I couldn’t believe the Raptors picked him! Gradey Dick with the 13th overall choice. Well, now I think it’s hilarious and it’s great to add someone else with a big personality to the team.

Gradey Dick is selected 13th overall by the @Raptors in the 2023 #NBADraft presented by State Farm!

Watch on ABC & ESPN. pic.twitter.com/XryHzmQGLB

— NBA (@NBA) June 23, 2023

In his post-game comments he references Drake. Good start.

"I need him to wear my jersey…" 🤣

Gradey Dick, the newest member of the @Raptors, on becoming friends with Drake 🔊#NBADraft presented by State Farm on ABC/ESPN. pic.twitter.com/h5HaA1KWFJ

— NBA (@NBA) June 23, 2023

And then the team made the most of his fashion choice on TikTok. With that much red I guess he was destined to come to Canada and play for the Toronto Raptors.

@raptors

♬ original sound – vibey music 🎶 🕺 🪩

Oh yeah. And here he is playing basketball. Looks good to me. Gradey is from Wichita, Kansas and was a Kansas Jayhawk. Looking forward to next season!

Gradey Dick is a good fit for the Raptors. They need shooting. Gonna see a ton of DHOs with Scottie Barnes. Dick’s shooting ability is his calling card but he can offer much more on offense with his athletic cutting, rebounding, and playmaking feel. pic.twitter.com/CJ09Yq66ZR

— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) June 23, 2023