In a recent viral moment, Toronto Raptors sharpshooter Gradey Dick took on basketball trainer Peter Danyliv in a game of blindfolded 1-on-1. The result was a hilarious spectacle that had fans in stitches and proved that even NBA players struggle when they can’t see the basket.
The 20-year-old Dick, known for his sharpshooting skills, found himself in unfamiliar territory as he attempted to navigate the court without his sight. The game, which was shared widely on social media, featured Dick airballing jumpers and hook shots by several feet. His attempts at channeling his inner Cedric Ceballos, who famously dunked blindfolded in the 1992 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, fell short as he botched several dunk attempts.
Adding to the comedic value, the background music from “SpongeBob SquarePants” played as Dick hilariously missed shots and even hit Danyliv with a dream shake, only to miss the shot by a wide margin.
This isn’t the first time Dick has made headlines for his off-court antics. He gained notoriety for his eccentric draft day suit and a memorable jersey swap with Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black last season. His latest escapade only adds to his growing reputation as one of the NBA’s most entertaining personalities.
Blind basketball with @gradey_dick 😭 (via TT/peterdanyliv) pic.twitter.com/CVsVF32nCt
— UNINTERRUPTED Canada 🇨🇦 (@UNCanada) August 16, 2024
