Richard Jefferson turned Kay Felder into the ‘world’s tallest Oompa Loompa’

Richard Jefferson’s Snapchat is legendary.

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Cavs veteran Richard Jefferson engaged in a brilliant form of self-promotional rookie hazing on Wednesday.

Jefferson is up for some kind of social media honor called the Shorty Awards because his Snapchat is easily the best in the NBA. In order to boost his candidacy, Jefferson had rookie point guard Kay Felder dress up like a Willy Wonka Oompa Loompa before Cleveland’s game against the Pacers.

Why does RJ deserve a @shortyawards?
Because he's the Snapchat 🐐 and knows the World's Tallest Oompa Loompa.
VOTE: https://t.co/OJ5QjWRAN2 https://t.co/AUH67gozBS
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) February 15, 2017

RICHARD JEFFERSON 😂😭 The ultimate @shortyawards endorsement from world's tallest Oompa Loompa Kay Felder pic.twitter.com/Z5IFFHHcOp
— Alysha Tsuji (@AlyshaTsuji) February 15, 2017

Felder said he’s the “world’s tallest Oompa Loompa,” but he’s only 5'9".

Published Feb 16, 2017 | Modified Feb 16, 2017

DAN GARTLAND

Dan Gartland writes Sports Illustrated’s flagship daily newsletter, SI:AM, and is the host of the “Stadium Wonders” video series. He joined the SI staff in 2014, having previously been published on Deadspin and Slate. Gartland, a graduate of Fordham University, is a former Sports Jeopardy! champion (Season 1, Episode 5).

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