Gradey Dick & Anthony Black Make Meme Magic During Jersey Swap Much To The Chagrin Of The Magic's Social Media Department

BYAlexander ColePublished on March 18, 20242.1K Views

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 22: Gradey Dick arrives prior to the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

The two knew what they were doing.

Gradey Dick is easily one of the funniest new players in the entire NBA. The Toronto Raptors rookie is known for his vibrant personality, and his ability to always make a joke, regardless of the circumstances. Overall, he is pretty shameless with his jokes. He will get NSFW, although he always does it in a subtle way that makes people laugh. Although his start to the season was pretty slow, he has been able to make big improvements throughout the year. Now, he is getting consistent playing time, and he is even making big plays. Needless to say, Raptors fans like him and they are interested to see what he can do moving forward.

Last night, the Toronto Raptors played against the Orlando Magic. After the game, Dick went up to Magic rookie Anthony Black, and asked to do a jersey swap. In the midst of this swap, both players had huge grins on their faces. Eventually, they repositioned themselves so that Gradey was holding Black's jersey on the left, and Black was holding Dick's jersey on the right. As you can see below, this spells out "Black Dick," making for a viral moment that had NBA Twitter in stitches.

Gradey Dick & Anthony Black With Jersey Swap Of The Year

Following the exchange, the Orlando Magic posted the photo. However, after realizing what was being said in the image, the team decided to take down the post. This attracted some attention online, with many feeling as though this was a mistake. Sure, it was a crude message being displayed, but worse things have happened. This was a great way to reach out and engage with fans, but they ultimately bungled it.

Let us know what you thought of the jersey swap, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the NBA world. With the playoffs on the horizon, we will be sure to keep you informed on all things related to basketball.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.