The Philadelphia 76ers don’t have many reasons to laugh this season, so pranking a rookie will definitely garner a few chuckles.
In the midst of a most miserable start to his NBA career, first year forward JaKarr Sampson was the subject of this gag, courtesy of some Sixer teammates.
Tough day, rook. pic.twitter.com/rJwH2UUtqG
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) January 22, 2015
Fellow Sixer Rob Covington added some additional video through his Instagram account:
Sorry rook they had to get you.
A video posted by Rob Covington (@atf_33) on
Sampson shouldn’t feel too bad. Once he finishes dredging through his abysmal rookie season, it’ll be his turn to pounce on an unsuspecting rookie next year.
[h/t Bleacher Report]