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In the world of basketball, where every pass and dribble is scrutinized by fans and experts alike, ribbing is quite common. Stephen Curry’s ex-teammate who is known for his sharp wit and candid commentary is one of the fans’ favorite personalities. The 43-year-old’s face can be seen in various memes. However, recently a random fan seemed to have taken it a step too far with his comment. 

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Let’s find out the former Golden State Warriors forward’s reaction to the comment.

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41-year-old former NBA forward gets a new nickname

Former Warriors forward Richard Jefferson took to his Instagram to share a post with his 474K followers. In the clip, we see a YouTuber asking two passers-by some questions regarding Stephen Curry. The question was “Which three of Steph Curry’s teammates have the most points all time?”

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While the two boys answered Kevin Durant as number 1, they had an amusing reaction to finding out one of them was Richard Jefferson. One of the two called out “the bald guy.” RJ’s response to the video was equally hilarious and amusing as he could be seen saying, “Bald? What the F**k.”

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This is not the first time. Fans appreciate the analyst’s entertaining takes, but still, they seemed to be more interested in trolling the 6’7 forward for his gleaming head. One of the fans even commented, “The way y’all ended this was disrespectful.

There are numerous videos of the NBA champion calling fans out to stop trolling, but his efforts seem to be in vain. This clip comes four months after he accepted that fans were not going to leave him any soon. 

Fans are making RJ memes to troll Richard Jefferson

Fans didn’t stop there. Soon, they began to make memes of his gleaming head. Undeniably, he is one of the most amusing and entertaining personalities in the sports world. His unusual nickname added another layer to it. Fans are quick to turn his hilarious reactions into memes as well. Recently, there was RJ’s other expression that went viral. 

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Sharing a post on his official Twitter handle, he admitted, “The fact that you guys are turning me getting roasted into a meme is bothering me more than I like.” Have you seen the meme? Do you think it’s time that fans should stop calling him “the Bald Guy”? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Pritha Debroy works with the NFL Lifestyle Desk at EssentiallySports, where she explores the league beyond the sidelines and focuses on the cultural nuances of football. Bringing a fresh perspective shaped by her background in basketball lifestyle stories and cross-sport expertise, she highlights how NFL athletes build influence off the field. A graduate of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, our in-house initiative that trains writers under industry experts, Pritha specializes in long-form features and player-driven stories that capture the evolving identity of today’s NFL stars. Pritha combines her passion for storytelling with a thoughtful approach to sports culture and lifestyle. With strong communication skills and an eye for detail, she brings a distinctive voice to NFL journalism, delivering engaging and insightful content that resonates with readers.

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