YouTube prankster JiDion has been banned from “all NBA-related action” after grabbing some Zs during a WBNA game in his latest high-profile sports prank.
JiDion is a prominent YouTuber known for his over-the-top pranks, which sometimes happen at high-profile sporting events.
In the past, JiDion was kicked out of sports competitions such as the US Open after cutting his hair while sitting on the court. (He had also cut his hair short while sitting on the court at an NBA game the year before, though he was not penalized for this cosmetic inversion.)
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Although JiDion’s sports pranks saw him sit on the sidelines, his latest practical joke saw him get in on the action — which got him kicked out of the game altogether.
On July 19, JiDion uploaded a prank video in which he decided to troll players and fans during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and Dallas Wings.
After the referee complained about the heat, the ball flew into the crowd – where Gideon was sitting. He managed to get the ball back, but instead of giving it to the referee, he decided to go for a jump shot…and failed.
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However, his stunt got him kicked out of the match. A member of the arena team led him off the field and told him he was not allowed to shoot the ball in a conversation JiDion recorded.
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The clerk said, “We’ll take you home tonight.” “The team can pass you. You shouldn’t shoot during the game.”
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JiDion fans spam WNBA Instagram account after YouTuber pulls ‘sleeping’ prank
JiDion didn’t give up and was even able to attend another WNBA game in Los Angeles where he lay on the court benches and took a nap — blanket, pillow and all.
However, he also ended up quitting that game – and was subsequently banned from “all NBA-related events” by the staff.
JiDion’s fanbase seems to have taken to the comments section of the official WNBA Instagram account on Instagram, after his recent pranks sent a sleepy emoji to match JiDion’s video title: “Don’t sleep on the WNBA!” »
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JiDion’s fanbase takes the comments to the official WNBA Instagram account.
As mentioned, this isn’t the first time JiDion’s antics have taken him out of a sporting event — nor would it be the first time he’s been threatened with trespassing.
In fact, JiDion was charged with criminal trespassing in April after his prank at the University of Texas got him into trouble with the law.
