Top NBA Draft prospect Ace Bailey has stirred up some controversy in the basketball world after reportedly canceling his visit with the Philadelphia 76ers and failing to meet with any other NBA teams, according to sources close to the situation.
The highly touted prospect, who is projected to be a top pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, has left teams scratching their heads as to why he has been avoiding meetings with NBA executives. One anonymous scout even went as far as to say, “It’s like he’s playing hide and seek with us, but we’re not kids anymore.”
When reached for comment, Bailey’s agent, Frank “The Tank” Johnson, attempted to downplay the situation, stating, “Ace is just taking a different approach to the draft process. He’s a unique talent and he wants to make sure he finds the right fit for his playing style. Plus, he’s been really busy perfecting his signature move, the ‘Funky Chicken Crossover.'”
Despite Johnson’s attempts to spin the situation, NBA teams are starting to grow impatient with Bailey’s lack of communication. One team executive, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed frustration, saying, “We’ve been trying to set up a meeting with Ace for weeks now, but every time we reach out, he’s either ‘busy’ or ‘lost his phone.’ It’s getting ridiculous.”
In a surprising turn of events, Bailey finally broke his silence on the matter in a tweet that read, “Sorry to all the NBA teams out there, but I’ve been busy training for the NBA Draft by binge-watching ‘Space Jam’ and perfecting my half-court shot with a slingshot. #Ballislife #SorryNotSorry.”
As the NBA Draft approaches, it remains to be seen how Bailey’s unconventional approach to the draft process will impact his draft stock. Will teams be willing to take a chance on the enigmatic prospect, or will his antics come back to haunt him on draft night? Only time will tell.
