Today very well could be the best day of Deandre Ayton’s life.
The Arizona product was selected No. 1 overall by the Phoenix Suns in the NBA draft, fulfilling a dream very few basketball players ever realize. It’s a moment that is truly special and demands savoring.
Buffalo, though, took the opportunity to do some grade-A trash talk.
The Bulls tweeted congratulations with an edge to Ayton, reminding him of the Wildcats’ first-round NCAA tournament exit at their hands just a few months ago.
Congrats to @DeandreAyton on being selected #1 overall in the #NBADraft by the @Suns! We hope your @NBA career starts better than your college one ended 😗😉🙃#UpsetCity #UBhornsUP pic.twitter.com/6tspOkj9No
— UB Men's Basketball (@UBmenshoops) June 21, 2018
This tweet is great for a couple reasons. First off, it’s legitimately solid trolling. Second, it’s a great way for the Bulls to extract a little more value from one of, if not the, biggest wins in program history.
Great idea. Great execution.