“Got blocked by player size of Kevin Hart” – Steph Curry getting SNATCHED by 5’8” Jacob Gilyard has fans trolling Warriors superstar

Jacob Gilyard pulled out a spectacular dunk against a player considered by most to be the best shooter of all time.

“Got blocked by player size of Kevin Hart” – Steph Curry getting SNATCHED by 5’8” Jacob Gilyard has fans trolling Warriors superstar

Memphis Grizzlies' Jacob Gilyard blocks Stephen Curry's shot. (image via Open Source, X)

Stephen Curry is considered one of the greatest shooters to ever play the game. He usually finds a way to score buckets every time he has the ball in his hands. But what if someone much shorter than Curry blocks his shot? Such a rare occurrence happened today, from the 5’8″ Jacob Gilyard. And basketball fans cannot help but troll the Warriors superstar.

The play against the Memphis Grizzlies occurred when only six minutes were left before the end of regulation. The shot clock was winding down to its last 10 seconds. Stephen Curry started dribbling the ball near the left corner. After a couple of dribbles, Curry stepped back to shoot a jumper, only for the Grizzlies player to slap the ball out of his hands from the side. Gilyard is one of the shortest players in the league, standing at just 5′ 8″.

Jacob Gilyard is just in his second season in the league. Last season, he only played in one game. This year with the slew of injuries the Grizzlies have suffered, Gilyard has been called upon more often. This season he has started 10 games, but the matchup against the Golden State Warriors proved his best to date.

The injury-depleted Grizzlies lost the game 101-121 to the Warriors. The average height of a player in the NBA is 6′ 5″. Gilyard is considered to be too short for the league but made the night more spectacular with the block. He finished with 16 points and 5 assists to cap a career night.

Basketball fans cannot stop trolling Stephen Curry

The NBA does provide its fair share of humor. Sometimes, it comes from the most unexpected quarters. One of the shortest players in the league to block one of the most elite shooters is definitely unexpected. It was a highlight reel play for the Grizzlies, who are without a few of their superstars.

Jacob Gilyard is one of the shortest players in the league, listed at 5 foot 8 inches
Jacob Gilyard is one of the shortest players in the league, listed at 5 foot 8 inches (image via Open Source, X)

Basketball fans went berserk watching the clip of Gilyard blocking Curry’s shot. They could not control themselves while pouring out their reactions on social media. Check out some of those below;

Jacob Gilyard had a career game. This block will remain a highlight reel play for a long time. After all, it was against one of the best players of all time, Stephen Curry. The 3-point magician is now set to take on Sabrina Ionescu in a shooting challenge on All-Star night.

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