Ex-NBAer Ryan Hollins Apologizes For ‘Dick In The Face’ Comment on TV​on February 10, 2025 at 10:23 pm

Ex-NBA player-turned-commentator Ryan Hollins is addressing a recent in-game comment that left him with “childish embarrassment” … apologizing to anyone who was offended by his words.

A four-second clip of the former journeyman’s call during the Rockets’ 94-87 win over the Raptors made rounds on social media … which came after Toronto hooper Gradey Dick was shown laying on the court in pain.

Hollins innocently tried to explain to play-by-play guy Craig Ackerman what happened … saying, “Somebody got Dick in the face, Craig. See if he’s okay.”

Naturally, a bunch of folks online giggled like schoolchildren over Hollins’ phrasing … and it made it all the way back to the ex-Clippers center, who released a lengthy statement in his defense.

Hollins provided context on what led to his comment … and also claimed the same words were used when describing a similar incident with another player later on in the game.

“We talk for two hours plus and there’s a 5-second clip running rapid, please gather context next time,” he wrote in the post.

Hollins also said he understood it’s an unfortunate circumstance for Dick and it’ll be a thing throughout his career … as “it’s just one of those names.”

“Above all if there’s anyone offended I send my apologies, love you guys check us out next game.”

Dick certainly knows about his name — he’s even leaned into it in the past by posing for quite the NSFW jersey swap with Anthony Black back in March 2024.