Zach Edey worked out at the NBA Combine on Monday, and he sure left his mark.
The former Purdue star was stroking it from the outside and showing off his long-range shot. He did short shuttle drills, showed off his wingspan and vertical jump, and he even ran the 3/4-court sprint.
It was Edey’s sprint that really drew attention online. Many people who watced the 7-foot-4 center sprint down the court had jokes. Some made “Happy Gilmore” references and “The Office” references.
Zach Edey runs like he’s about to tell you where to park at Schrute Farms
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) May 13, 2024
I believe that belongs to Mr. Gilmore! https://t.co/qkOyL1SALS
— Brian (@BrianJNBA) May 13, 2024
Zach Edey runs like a dad showing off at the family BBQ pic.twitter.com/z7Uky3Yj5f
— Pickswise (@Pickswise) May 13, 2024
Zach Edey runs like a Chick-fil-A worker who forgot to give you napkins
— FlashPicks ⚡️ (@flashpicks) May 13, 2024
Zach Edey runs like the equipment manager that gets into the last game of the year to take one shot pic.twitter.com/jirxATeO0D
— stoolie memes (@StoolieMemes) May 13, 2024
Zach Edey runs like Liam Neeson. pic.twitter.com/wy51lNR1y1
— Jeannette (@jayher17) May 13, 2024
Edey isn’t being selected by an NBA team for his ability to run the full length of the court like an Olympic sprinter. He’s being drafted to score baskets in the paint, get rebounds, be a defensive presence in the middle, and maybe he’ll be able to develop an outside game. But the jokes about his running were too good to pass up.
