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[Saba Sports News] Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar recently pulled a lighthearted prank on rookie teammate Jaylen Wells.
During the team’s media day, Konchar shared the story of how he ran into Wells at a grocery store and pretended to be a fan, curious to see if Wells would recognize him.
“I hadn’t met him yet,” Konchar explained. “So I walked up and said, ‘Hey, I’m John, a big Grizzlies fan. Can I take a picture with you?’ My girlfriend took the picture, and I wished him luck for the season before walking away.”
Wells only realized it was a prank after the cashier told him that the “fan” was actually his teammate, Konchar. The playful stunt was harmless, especially compared to some classic NBA pranks like Giannis Antetokounmpo’s famous popcorn prank.