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Tory BarronESPN Editor
Now you know Golden Empire Warriors defeat Boston Celtics to qualify for the NBA Finals in an almost unpredictable six-game streak like Philadelphia 76ers star Joel EmbiidTwitter activity. What you may not know: How will you fill the hole in your evening plans, where elite-level basketball watching was once a residence.
While we can’t help you with that particular conundrum, we can make you feel even more nostalgic for the 2021-22 season by thanking you for some moments. #NBATwitter identified for the last nine months – we’ve been emotional, so might as well send in full.
If you’re not familiar with the mammoth sports community that is #NBATwitter (weird, but OK), some of this might be news to you. If you’re already versed in space, most of this will be a refresher. Either way, you can treat the following as a #NBATwitter yearbook. HAGS … what a “happy summer” to the untrained eye.
The Birth of Bing Bong
Linsanity walked so that “Bing Bong” could run. The New York Knicks‘The season got off to such a strong start…until it didn’t happen. The rallying cry inspired by subway doors – was accepted by the fans and accepted his own life – outlasts the Knicks’ winning record, but all that “Bing Bong” buzz is still generated during some NBA Twitter fun nights.
Bing Bong pic.twitter.com/Rb7NrB15OA
– YORK’S NEW KNOWLEDGE (@nyknicks) October 23, 2021
Great win of TEAM tonight!!
Bing Bong!– Evan Fournier (@EvanFourmizz) October 27, 2021
BING BANG
– Desus Nice (@desusnice) October 27, 2021
On this particular night, after Orlando beat New York its first loss of the season, it’s probably going to be a little more fun for Magic fans.
BING BANG https://t.co/vyAOXJMwB4 pic.twitter.com/JwXPe4z8cC
– Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) October 25, 2021
You really hate seeing it.
Sweater
That is a choice. Kyle Kuzma took a (big) risk when he decided to step out in an oversized pink sweater on November 22nd. Fashionable (and sometimes a bit outlandish) suits have long been ingrained in the Association’s fabric, but here we go. is something completely different.
To say that #NBATwitter took note would explain it gently.
For every 25 likes that get this, I’ll make Kuzma’s sweater bigger pic.twitter.com/YG38LGx2ay
– paint playoff (@nba_paint) November 22, 2021
The Raf Simons Sweater, priced at an amazing $1,360.94, also garnered feedback from Washington Wizards before of the front Los Angeles Lakers teammate.
“It’s not no… because you’re wearing it!!!” LeBron James commented on Kuzma’s Instagram post. “I didn’t hit the like button because this is too much Kuz!” Anthony Davis echoed LeBron’s sentiments, writing “You’re out of line, sir!!!!”
Now you’re just someone KD knows
Listen, the basketball gods did James Harden does not support the news of his transaction from brooklyn network arrive Philadelphia 76ers break the same day as the NBA All-Star draft. Meanwhile, the team captain Kevin Durant His former teammates were not supportive in picking him seven times.
Durant uses his last pick Rudy Gobert instead of Harden? Wildly annoying. LeBron’s reaction? Priceless.
LeBron couldn’t keep it together after KD picked Gobert over Harden#NBAAllStar | @Nike pic.twitter.com/2wS1U8t7sE
– NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 11, 2022
Troel Embiid has entered the chat
Talking about the salty reaction from his former teammates, Joel “Troel” Embiid had thoughts on the deal that brought Harden to Philly with Paul Millsap exchange with Ben Simmons, Seth curry, Andre Drummond and select draft.
The king of cryptic tweets enlisted the help of a Twitter meme to make his former diplomatic feelings completely clear about Simmons, who was once considered his forever mate.
– Joel “Troel” Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) February 10, 2022
If you’re not permanently online, the photo originates from an Instagram user who posted that he showed up at “one of my biggest haters’ funerals” just to make sure his haters he passed away.
Embiid’s showdown with Simmons isn’t the only time Troel has raised an eyebrow online this season. In game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Celtics and Heat, he took to Twitter to lament Miami’s need for another star.
Miami needs another star
– Joel “Troel” Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) May 26, 2022
Given that the Heat knocked out the 76ers in the previous round of the playoffs – and Embiid’s close relationship with former teammate Philly and the current Miami star Jimmy Butler – the response from #NBATwitter was quick and frenetic, with many fans believing Embiid is eyeing a move to South Beach.
LeBron’s deleted tweet…and other thoughts
The thing about the Internet is that you can’t really Leave a message. Even if you change your mind or think better of a tweet a few hours later, when you hit “send” it will appear – this lesson is especially true if your name is LeBron James and you have more than 51, 5 million followers.
Case in point of the following message LeBron shared on August 4, 2021, about the Lakers’ season moves: “Let’s keep talking about my roster, the age of our staff, the way he is. play, he’s still injured, we’re past our time in this tournament etc etc. Do me a favor PLEASE!!!! And I mean PLEASE!!! Stay POSSIBLE!!! THAT VOLUME when it started! That’s all I asked for.”
If the above hasn’t been removed by LeBron, it will certainly be a source for @OldTakesExposed and the like The Lakers’ season is over.
For King James’ sake, here’s hopefully his April 22 tweet in which he vows never to miss post-season again in my career better age.
Tee Morant has a series
As the father of rising Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is a great statement to fame in its own right, being the deadly spoiler for Usher makes for a better sham party. It is also more useful when highlighted on the “Look-Alike” cam.
On April 16, a tweet addressed Morant’s father, Tee, to the 8-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer. had #NBATwitter do double. The only thing to do is get Tee and Usher into a room together. On April 26, Grizzlies delivered.
Tee Morant and Usher … or Usher and Tee Morant 😂#NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel on TNT pic.twitter.com/AoJrNJ71ci
– NBA (@NBA) April 27, 2022
The uncanny resemblance to Usher is just one of the reasons Tee takes center stage in the post-season. Earlier in the first series of Memphis, he made a bet with the father of the Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns that calls for the losing father to wear the shirt of his winning son.
Morant not only won the bet, but was also able to score some Usher tickets in the process. Not bad for a series of works.
The Story of ‘Luka Special’
Underestimate Luka Doncic at your own risk. It was a lesson Devin Booker & Co learned live in the Western Conference semifinals. Mid series Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks was heated from the very beginning. But one particular moment in Game 5 becomes a constant gift to #NBATwitter loyalists.
During the third quarter, when the Sun blew away Mav, Dorian Finney-Smith fouled Booker as the Phoenix guard was driving to the ring. Booker goes to the floor and stays there to sell bugs. When a flirting fan is caught, he’s not injured, instead a burst of laughter. Then he continues to call what he’s doing “Luka Special.”
As you’ll recall, the Mavs won Game 6 and were forced to go through Game 7, in which the bottom +6.5 team defeated the Suns 123-90. Dallas was led by Doncic, who had 35 points, 10 goals and 4 assists in just 30 minutes of the win. “You can’t take this smile off my face right now,” Doncic said after victory. “I’m just really happy.”
Once fans unearthed a picture of Luka smiling innocently at Book in Game 6, “Luka Special” has a new meaning.
Dallas Fort Worth Airport is even participating.
.@PHXSkyHarbor hey, how did you keep up? pic.twitter.com/uNHj7WhfPQ
– DFW Airport (@DFWAAirport) May 16, 2022
There’s nothing saying “get an L” like being lied to by a public transit hub.
Pat Bev slandered CP3
DBook isn’t the only one to fail after the Suns’ exit from the post-season period. On the morning after the 7th game, the defender of Timberwolves Patrick Beverley participated in First Take and Get Up! to share his thoughts on what happened – and he did.
Beverley, who admitted to having had a beef relationship with Chris Paul since high school, has made no secret of it. He even went so far as to compare his 12-time All-Star performance to a training hat.
“CP can’t protect nobody. Everyone in the NBA knows that. …He’s a cone. …Give him the Ben Simmons slander.”
(through the @GetUpESPN) pic.twitter.com/9bh8HOdJ0J
– ESPN (@espn) May 16, 2022
#NBATwitter comes to life thanks to CP3 support, with the general consensus being: You don’t say it.
Yes, that’s silly https://t.co/Annw5gZ0gN
– Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) May 16, 2022
Curry prediction
No reunification ol’ Stephen the curry than LeBron James as the opponent, but in a story of two claims, one is significantly older than the other. While LeBron’s defense of the Lakers’ move to a relatively old roster was futile, Curry’s claim after being knocked out by the Grizzlies in the 2021 play-ins proved well-founded.
Steph Curry knows this year will be different pic.twitter.com/rMgNaSk7tG
– ESPN (@espn) June 17, 2022
But long before the Warriors won the Larry O’Brien Trophy for the fourth time in eight seasons and Steph won the elusive Finals MVP award, it was Candace Parker who performed for the Golden State star. Before the match against the Warriors ‘November 8 with Trae Young and Atlanta HawksParker said Steph will have 50 of them.
Steph is gona got 50 tonight…. Whenever you play with a young guard you have to let them know 🤷🏽♀️
– Candace Parker (@Candace_Parker) November 9, 2021
Normally 50 points and 10 assists after that, and Chicago sky the star looks prophetic.
