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Nick Van Exel lived for 47 years on this planet without experiencing one sip of iced coffee.
But on June 9th after 17,000 days, the NBA journeyman and current assistant coach of the Memphis Grizzlies sucked down his first sip of cold jitter juice and his response reminded me of the first time I found my uncle’s Playboy stash in junior high (those pages are all stuck together).
Had a ice coffee for the first time yesterday. My new drink.
— Nick Van Exel (@vanexel31) June 9, 2019
Coming from a guy who drinks iced coffee year round, even in the Boston winters, I have never felt more connected to Mr. Van Exel. Starbucks iced coffee with two pumps of hazelnut and a splash of cream is why I get out of bed in the morning.
If that lame ass cartoon from “the mind of Kobe Bryant” can win an Oscar, I don’t see why Nick Van Exel’s video discovery of iced coffee can’t win a trophy.
— Nick Van Exel (@vanexel31) June 12, 2019
The gift that keeps on giving!
Good night!! Ice coffee in the am for me. CANT WAIT!!
— Nick Van Exel (@vanexel31) June 11, 2019
I kept seeing everybody telling me to drink a cold brew. Lmao. Why was I saying why do y’all want me to drink a beer. I’m talking about coffee. Smh. I’m going to try it.
— Nick Van Exel (@vanexel31) June 13, 2019
I’m not sure Van Exel is ready for Nitro cold brew. It’s basically liquid cocaine.
So this is what I’m suppose to try huh?? pic.twitter.com/BZq3Igy6Rm
— Nick Van Exel (@vanexel31) June 9, 2019
One step at a time, bruh.