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The Halloween post made by NBA player Kyle Lowry was one of the most delightful surprises for his fans as he uploaded a picture of his extravagant costume just before the end of the season and changed into the iconic animated figure A Pimp Named Slickback from ‘The Boondocks’. The star athlete not only shared a video but also wrote a caption that fully absorbed the character’s personality, complete with the character’s signature style and phrases.
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Through the video below, one could hear Lowry doing the character’s voice accurately and with enthusiasm repeating lines like “That’s all Pimp” and “Let me put some Pimp in there”. His caption was also in the same vein, saying, “Halloween is a fun time to make your favorite character come to life!! ‘Honk honk’” and directly quoting the show with “I don’t if homies over HS is a sentiment that A Pimp Named SlickBack can co-sign Riley”. The entire display was a testament to Lowry’s devotion to the character and his appreciation for the classic Adult Swim series.
The post’s timing was odd and provocative, coming months after the holiday. One user highlighted the difference in the calendar, commenting, “Its 363 days until Halloween my man wym?” This remark implied the unexpectedness of the seasonal content, although most users appeared very grateful to witness the comedic performance regardless of the timing.
Lowry’s outfit was a tremendous success and got very positive reactions all over. Many commentators praised him for his artistic talent and portraying the character. “Bruh this is amazing 😂🔥”, was the remark of one commentator, which was a good reflection of the overall mood of fun and acceptance. Another person said merely “lol omg that’s epic brother lol”, emphasizing the entertainment benefit of a basketball star completely dedicating himself to such a specific character portrayal.
One comment not related to the post but concerning health issues got attracted, but another user quickly pointed out that it was inappropriate with the words, “We are glad for you Celine. But perhaps come clean elsewhere?” The offhand comment was a reminder of the extent and sometimes the unforeseeable nature of social media interactions even on the lightest of posts.
The timeline of the post raised some eyebrows, coming months after the actual holiday. One observer pointed out the discrepancy between the calendar and the video, noting, “It’s 363 days until Halloween, my man wy?” This comment drew attention to the content’s unexpectedness based on the season, though most replies appeared perfectly happy to enjoy the performer’s comic acts regardless of the timing.
An unexpected comment came from a fan who said “Great costume Kyle! I dressed up as you for Halloween this season!” This was a sweet full-circle moment where the player, popularly known for his own unique on-court style and toughness, became the subject of someone else’s costume choice. It demonstrates Lowry’s influence not only on the basketball court but also in people’s lives—his personality and public image are so strong that they even inspire people to celebrate their favorite characters as him.
Kyle Lowry, who is currently a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, has been under the public eye for a variety of reasons throughout his 18-year NBA career, not only for his basketball IQ and toughness but also for his personality and occasional humorous acts. This Halloween post, although late, is entirely in line with that character, depicting an athlete who is not above making fun of himself and is willing to share his pop culture interests with the public. By picking A Pimp Named Slickback in particular, he shows a certain sense of humor that fans of ‘The Boondocks’ would instantly identify as an inside joke.
Lowry’s artistry was the main factor behind the whole thing working; he was obviously having a great time. From the specific voice modulation in the video to the very accurately quoted caption, nothing about the post felt inauthentic. The era when athlete social media was meticulously controlled and heavily branded is slowly but surely coming to an end, and having encountered this glimpse of Lowry’s humor, it felt absolutely personal and spontaneous. It was just a widely liked basketball player displaying something that he considered funny and receiving a similar reaction from his audience.
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Kyle Lowry’s Halloween tribute was either perfectly timed so as to coincide with the holiday or was just a random burst of creative energy, but it certainly did not imply that great comedy had an expiration date. The six-time NBA All-Star made the world aware that hidden under the skin of a professional sportsman there is still a person who enjoys dressing up as animated pimps and making others laugh no matter what the date on the calendar is.
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