Gradey Dick and Anthony Black’s NBA jersey swap raises eyebrows… as fans claim it created the ‘greatest TV moment of 2024’

A jersey swap between two NBA players – Toronto Raptors’ Gradey Dick and Orlando Magic’s Anthony Black – raised eyebrows, as fans claimed it created the “biggest TV moment of 2024.”

Embracing the middle of the court after the surging Magic pulled away from the slumping Raptors (111-96) Sunday night in Orlando, the two highly-rated rookies couldn’t help but flash smiles on their faces while posing for photos with their latest. names side by side.

Online evidence shows Dick even uttered the words “f*** it” before the exchange, suggesting he knew exactly what he was doing, along with Black, who can be seen repositioning for the cameras .

Later, on Dick’s Instagram story, a photo of the jersey swap was uploaded, along with the caption: “Always good to see my boy!” @anthonyblack’

Dick also commented on Barstool Sports’ post about the jersey swap: “Whoopsie.”

Additionally, the Magic’s social media team innocently shared a photo of the jersey swap on X, but was forced to later delete it due to many fans’ reaction to the viral moment.

Among them was ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, who tweeted at X: “Damn.”

Another user shared: “Gradey Dick is going on a world tour making as many jokes with his last name as possible and I’m here for it.”

Along the same lines, an NBA fan account pointed out that “Gradey Dick will end up doing all these jersey swaps” with shots of Derrick White, Nassir Little, Draymond Green and Jaylen Brown.

Moving on from the jokes, Dick managed to reach double-digit scoring against Orlando, scoring 10 points on 4-for-11 shooting. He was 2 for 3 from behind the arc.

Black, on the other hand, only scored two points to go along with their only steal of the game.

The Magic (No. 5), in the playoffs, will face the Charlotte Hornets next Tuesday, while the Raptors (No. 12) will face the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.