I can understand leftists at Deadspin not knowing Sen. Ted Cruz has a sense of humor. Crowderheads know (see Actor Mark Ruffalo Insults Ted Cruz for Helping Trump, Cruz Fires Back and Ted Cruz Outwits a Prankster With a Perfect Slam Against Communism). But a left-leaning sports site? Well they certainly know now.

While trying to mock the idea Senator Cruz plays a little basketball, the company's social media assistant probably wasn't expecting a response from Cruz...

As per Mediaite, before you ask, no, that’s not a photo of Cruz, but of Grayson Allen. He jokingly acknowledged the meme that they look alike.

Of course, if you hate Ted Cruz, there's only one appropriate response...

Of course, the Senator's Twitter game is on point...

The retweets rather speak for themselves. But let's see some more reactions...

And in all fairness and honest kudo-giving, the writer of the original article which asked for the Ted Cruz basketball photos? She's taking this like an absolute champ. Not deleting tweets, not hiding, but having a good sense of humor about it. Not all liberals are boo-hoo crybabies. Take note, safe-space leftists.

So don't harass Ashley. She got stomped by Ted Cruz on the internet. For the world to see. She's been through enough already. Ask the other individuals who've gotten owned by Ted Cruz, in either digital spaces or real ones. It must sting like a beeyotch. Watch Ted Cruz Delivers Best Performance Yet at Climate Change Hearing.

The left spends a lot of time and resources telling you Ted Cruz is full of hate. Simply because they disagree with his view on marriage, climate change, his syntax, or maybe his ties. Who knows. The left just hates this guy. Turns out, though, Ted Cruz can throw down with the best of them. So if you're going to mock him for something, bring your A game. You'll need it. And you'll likely have to tattoo his name on your bruised posterior. I recommend lotion. Apply liberally.

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