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Raptor's First Round Pick Gradey Dick's Flashy Suit and Mixtape Take NBA Draft Spotlight

  • Gradey Dick, known for charismatic personality and shooting ability, was selected 13th overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2023 NBA Draft.
  • Dick wore a ruby-red sequined suit inspired by Dorothy's slippers in The Wizard of Oz, gaining widespread attention and mixed reactions.
  • Drake, the Raptors' global ambassador, followed Dick on Instagram after he asked Drake to wear his jersey in an post-draft interview.
  • A mixtape from Dick's lone season at the University of Kansas showcasing impressive stats went viral, adding to the hype around the pick.
  • Dick joins a young Raptors core and aims to make an early impact with his new team.
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