Siros Ardestani just wanted to take a photo with one of his favorite NBA players. But Portland Trailblazers star Damian Lillard just wanted to shop in peace.
So Lillard turned down a recent photo request from the young fan while out and about earlier this week, but later took to Twitter to lament his choice and share a guilty confession:
A high school kid wanted To take a pic with me ... I said not right now let me finish shopping. I feel bad now— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) August 1, 2013
Lo and behold, Ardestani saw the message and wrote Lillard this classy reply:
@Dame_Lillard That was me Damian. Its alright. I can't blame you. I bet its annoying taking a million pictures a day. Maybe next time :)— Siros Ardestani (@SArdestani6) August 1, 2013
To which Lillard responded:
@SArdestani6 told you to wait... My bad , we'll link up.— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) August 1, 2013
And things took an interesting turn for the young fan:
So Damian Lillard followed me and DMed me saying he felt bad... Its all good Damian. Definetely one of my favorite players off and on court.— Siros Ardestani (@SArdestani6) August 1, 2013
Damian Lillard just told me to go meet him up at Bridgeport. On my way dog.— Siros Ardestani (@SArdestani6) August 1, 2013
Then, about half an hour later, voila!
I'm a man of my word....S/O @SArdestani6 pic.twitter.com/z7LEWp6e3e— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) August 1, 2013
And so, a moment that never could have happened just a few short years ago was created with the chirp of a tweet. Go Siros! Go Lillard! Go Twitter! Go sports!
[HT Ball Don't Lie]