Jimmy Kimmel Accepts Ted Cruz’s Basketball Challenge

Things are about to get LIT.

First, a quick recap.

Jimmy Kimmel ruthlessly mocked Sen. Ted Cruz the other night. He called him a “blobfish” and, well, just see for yourself.

“The Warriors pulled out a come-from-behind win on the road against the Rockets, which had the best record of any team during the regular season. The Rockets missed 27 three-pointers in a row last night, and I think I know why. Look who was in the crowd,” Kimmel said.

“None other than basketball superfan Ted Cruz. Sporting the super-cool T-shirt-over- a-polo look. Can you be embarrassed by a picture of someone else’s dad? Because I am,” he continued. “When Ted arrived at the Toyota Center, some of the fans mistakenly thought it was Grandpa Munster Bobblehead Night. I mean, look at him. He looks, and I’m not joking here, he looks like a blobfish. He looks just like — Look at that. The new Rockets mascot. It’s not that surprising Senator Cruz was at the game. If anyone, anyone knows basketball, it’s this guy!”

Cruz couldn’t care less that Kimmel called him ugly. He has a DIFFERENT bone to pick with him.

.@jimmykimmel All right, Big Guy…you talk a good game. You besmirched my support for the @HoustonRockets 🤨 So let’s settle this man-to-man: one-on-one, hoops (or “ring-ball,” if you prefer). The loser gives $5k to the (non-political) charity of the winner’s choice. https://t.co/BWvAP5VOtM

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) May 31, 2018

I like this idea. I’ll accept on one condition – we both wear VERY short shorts. https://t.co/rKxgHuPCjW

— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) May 31, 2018

As Borat demonstrated conclusively, NOBODY wants to see that. And ABC would probably be fined by the FCC! How ‘bout this: you dress yourself, I’ll do the same. Play to 10 (by ones), win by 2. https://t.co/B2MrOkBipI

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) May 31, 2018

Crop tops? https://t.co/Nt2ti4SYYx

— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) May 31, 2018

.@JimmyKimmelLive Knock yourself out. Heck, you can wear a kilt if you like. pic.twitter.com/KbWvbpEVuL

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) May 31, 2018

.@jimmykimmel Never mind the dress code. We can play to 10, or 21, or 50, your choice. @adamcarolla can provide color commentary…. https://t.co/IqQIKdzlk5

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) May 31, 2018

There. Now you’re all caught up.

There’s more. Kimmel has accepted the challenge.

“You really wanna play basketball against a talk-show host? You already lost an election to a reality show host. Isn’t that enough?” he asked.

“But if he wants to do it, I feel like I have to do it, right?” he added. “So yes, Ted Cruz, I do accept your challenge. I will play you one-on-one.”

Kimmel on Ted Cruz's Basketball Challenge: You Already Lost To a Reality Show Host, Isn't That Enough? https://t.co/9JkbVbVFIf pic.twitter.com/YCLgKzExwH

— Mediaite (@Mediaite) June 1, 2018

Fair point, but GAME…ON. https://t.co/THC9UTbjB7

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) June 1, 2018

Alright soooooooo…when and where? I desperately need to see this.