Grayson Allen says he doesn’t look like Ted Cruz; we disagree

Grayson Allen, the latest talented-slash-controversial Duke player in a long, long line of them, bears a striking resemblance to a certain presidential candidate: one Ted Cruz. Seriously. Once you see it, you can’t unsee it:

Grayson Allen says he doesn’t look like Ted Cruz, is only person alive who thinks so. https://t.co/7mcKIRhkLD pic.twitter.com/x7foKNFQvP

— VICE Sports (@VICESports) March 19, 2016

After Duke’s win over Yale, Cruz Allen addressed the similarity:

Grayson Allen on the Ted Cruz comparisons: “I don’t see it. I asked my parents, and they don’t see it either.” Acknowledges others do see it

— Laura Keeley (@laurakeeley) March 19, 2016

OK, bud. Whatever you say:

Did a face swap of Duke guard Grayson Allen and presidential candidate Ted Cruz. Nothing happened. Spooky stuff pic.twitter.com/pZTXSFY9ty

— Matt Sandbulte (@MattSandbulte) March 2, 2016

Deadspin put Allen and Cruz on a timeline with a surprising twist at the end:

Congratulations to Grayson Allen, Ted Cruz, and Colin Mochrie on making it to the Sweet Sixteen! pic.twitter.com/AElaej5LHy

— Deadspin (@Deadspin) March 19, 2016

Allen shouldn’t run from the similarity; he should embrace it. He could even sub in for Cruz every so often. Besides, turning the next Republican debate into a game of H.O.R.S.E. is the best idea we’ve had in awhile.

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