In what can only be described as the most expensive practical joke in recent NBA memory, Philadelphia 76ers centre Andre Drummond has executed the perfect revenge on teammate Paul Reed after falling victim to an elaborate parking space prank that cost him thousands.
The Prank That Started It All
The NBA locker room drama began when Reed decided to play what he thought would be a harmless joke on his fellow big man. The mischievous forward secretly rented Drummond's coveted parking spot at the team's training facility, leaving the veteran centre scrambling and frustrated upon arrival.
"I showed up to work and someone had taken my spot," Drummond revealed during a recent appearance on 'The Big Podcast with Shaq'. "I had to park somewhere else and walk all the way across the parking lot."
Drummond's Masterful retaliation
Rather than letting the incident slide, the two-time NBA All-Star devised an ingenious plan for retaliation that would make even the most seasoned pranksters proud. Drummond waited for the perfect moment when Reed was away from his locker and seized the opportunity.
"I took his car keys, drove his car, and parked it in my spot," Drummond confessed with evident satisfaction. But the revenge didn't stop there. In a move that elevated the prank to legendary status, Drummond proceeded to rack up substantial expenses on Reed's dime.
The Financial Fallout
The veteran centre didn't hold back when it came to making his teammate feel the financial sting of the retaliation. "I went and got gas, I went to get something to eat, I went to the mall and bought some stuff," Drummond detailed, clearly enjoying recounting the story.
While Drummond didn't disclose the exact total of his spending spree, he confirmed the damages ran into "thousands of dollars," turning what began as a simple parking dispute into one of the costliest practical jokes in recent sports history.
Locker Room Dynamics
Such elaborate pranks are often a testament to the strong relationships within NBA teams, serving as bonding experiences that break up the monotony of the gruelling basketball season. The incident between Drummond and Reed demonstrates the playful side of professional athletes who spend countless hours together both on and off the court.
Drummond's appearance on Shaquille O'Neal's podcast provided the perfect platform to share the story, given Shaq's own history of legendary pranks during his Hall of Fame career.
A Warning to Future Pranksters
The entire episode serves as a clear warning to any NBA players considering targeting Andre Drummond with practical jokes. The veteran centre has proven he not only has a sense of humour but also the creativity and determination to ensure any prank against him comes with serious consequences.
As for Paul Reed, he's likely learned an expensive lesson about choosing prank targets more carefully in future. The parking space war may be over, but the story will undoubtedly live on in Philadelphia 76ers locker room lore for years to come.
