Redeem now - Gradey Dick started a stir on social media over his ensemble at the 2023 NBA Draft.
- The Kansas native rocked a red blazer inspired by "The Wizard of Oz."
- "Dorothy has her little slippers, I got my Dorothy suit," Dick said in a Twitter video.
Gradey Dick celebrated being a top pick at the NBA Draft Thursday by paying homage to Dorothy from "The Wizard of Oz."
This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in.The Kansas native sported a sparkly, red blazer with accentuated shoulders that set social media ablaze. He topped it off with a matching shirt, black dress pants and a diamond necklace.
Dick was selected by the Toronto Raptors with the 13th pick, which took place in Brooklyn, New York, at Barclays Center.
The official NBA Twitter account posted a video where Dick shared more details about his 'fit.
—NBA (@NBA) June 22, 2023
"So I'm from Kansas. Dorothy has her little slippers, I got my Dorothy suit," Dick says in the video. The former University of Kansas shooting guard also made sure to point out his Christian Louboutin shoes with red bottoms.
In the comments section users had a lot of fun with Dick's outfit.
"Is He Going To The Players Ball Or #NBADraft???" one user wrote.
"That's called confidence! I love it," another user wrote.
When asked what he was looking forward to most as a Toronto Raptor, Dick shared that he hoped to meet Drake.
"I need him to wear my jersey. That's how I know — that's my priority," he said.
From the looks of things, Dick may get his wish.
—Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 23, 2023The Raptors' official Twitter account shared a video of Dick's excitement after the Toronto rapper followed him on Instagram.
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