What a night for Kansas product Gradey Dick.
He was drafted 13th overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday, a home run of a pick for the Canadian franchise. He was the center of attention for his red, sparkly draft outfit, and became a meme because of it.
And then, because he’s a Raptor now, he got a follow on Instagram from none other than Drake, the team’s global ambassador and most famous fan.
I love Dick’s reaction here. It’s a combo of excitement and how surreal it is, which must be what it’s like for most draft picks on that night.
Secured the @Drake follow ✅🦉 pic.twitter.com/ypYP5PShdx
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 23, 2023
"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
