Sure, Riley Curry gets all the headlines. But real fans who liked NBA players' kids before it was cool know Derrick Rose's toddler son P.J. is an Internet celebrity, too.
Young P.J. became an online sensation, and even elevated to full-on meme status, after a Chicago Bulls playoff loss last season. Now he's back and better than ever -- on the most awesome T-shirt we've seen in quite some time.
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First, let's back up for the uninitiated. This is the face P.J. made during that fateful press conference last season, which later became a meme used to express skepticism or indignation. Admittedly, it's a pretty fantastic expression:
When they ask your Dad if Chicago can possibly win in Cleveland.... pic.twitter.com/VdD49eq5GB— Dave Zirin (@EdgeofSports) May 10, 2015
Now fast forward several months, to this Thursday night. Derrick Rose scored a season-high 29 points to lead the Bulls over the Thunder. During post-game interviews in the locker room Rose wore -- well, just look:
D.Rose's post game attire is perfect! pic.twitter.com/jDF36rE67E— Bulls On Parade (@ChiBullsLife) November 6, 2015
Predictably, the shirt was instantly and emphatically beloved by the basketball Internet at large. Many pined over wanting one of their own. Maybe you even want one of your own. Do you want one of your own? Well, you're in luck.
Thanks for all the love on my PJ shirt, get yours at https://t.co/mDMQdEK9tH @richgirlcandy @ziptanks pic.twitter.com/nHrxG53pw9— Derrick Rose (@drose) November 6, 2015
Say it with me now: What a time. To be. Alive.