Video: Really tall guy pretends he's in the NBA...everybody buys it

If you're 7ft tall, have a suit and are heading to America any time soon you might want to try this ruse.

Free booze, parties, fame and even a pierced nipple will be yours. This is exactly what happened when Elite Daily writer (and professional tall guy) Connor Toole pretended he got drafted in the NBA. He donned a suit, cap and shades and headed down to the Barclays Centre to masquerade as a basketball star. His disguise seemed to work like a charm. He posed for photos, signed autographs and then went and got a*seholed around New York City with his adoring new fans as the newest member of the Utah Jazz. If there's a sport where short, chubby blokes rule, let us know please... https://youtu.be/HsvaQR9hKDI H/T Elite Daily

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