The social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) is turning 20 this July. In a span of two decades, there have been numerous tweets from NBA players that took the internet by storm.
Some of these tweets eyebrow-raising and controversial, while others are just downright hilarious. Either way, NBA players have gained a different level of infamy with these outrageous posts.
Top 20 Biggest Tweets from NBA Players That Shook the Internet
Josh Hart
Back in May 2023, Josh Hart and his wife Shannon welcomed their twin boys Hendrix and Haze. That month, Hart tweeted a question that appeared to be out of genuine curiosity.
“Have yall ever tasted yall significant others breast milk? Asking for a friend”
Steph Curry
Even as a rookie, Steph Curry was determined to help the Golden State Warriors reach new heights. His tweet in November 2009, though, can certainly be viewed as prophetic.
“Promise to all the Warrior fans…we will figure this thing out…if it’s the last thing we do we will figure it out”
Kevin Durant
A savant of social media activity, Kevin Durant came up with one of the wildest random tweets ever.
“Scarlett johanneson I will drink ur bath water…#random”
Kobe Bryant
In 2013, two years after getting fined for using a homophobic slur, Kobe Bryant admonished a netizen for tweeting “you’re gay” at another netizen.
“Just letting you know @PacSmoove @pookeo9 that using ‘your gay’ as a way to put someone down ain’t ok! #notcool delete that out ur vocab”
Eric Bledsoe
After Eric Bledsoe sent out an indignant tweet in October 2017, the Phoenix Suns decided to ship him to the Milwaukee Bucks. Bledsoe, however, claimed that he posted the tweet while he was at a hair salon.
“I Dont wanna be here”
Terry Rozier
Of all the people that Terry Rozier could have complimented, he chose one of the most notorious terrorists to ever walk the planet.
“Osama shouldve hooped instead of tryna kill ppl cause he tall as hell!”
Vernon Maxwell
Vernon Maxwell, a two-time NBA champion with the Houston Rockets, has long held a grudge against Utah. On one occasion, Maxwell insulted the infrastructure in that state.
“I’d like 2 apologize Jazz fans that were offended by my tweets. If I knew u guys had internet in Utah I would’ve never made those tweets.”
Blake Griffin
In one fell swoop, Blake Griffin admitted to a vehicular mishap while also name-dropping a controversial figure.
“Accidentally hit a squirrel yesterday in my car. Feel so guilty I could barely sleep. Casey Anthony is a monster.”
Shaquille O’Neal
This tweet is best read while imagining Uncle Shaq’s trademark delivery.
“I’m at Knott’s Berry Farm and my butt’s too big to fit in the seats on the ride. Ahhhh (that’s me yelling).”
Ray Allen
Ray Allen is one of the finest sharpshooters ever, but he got carried away with a particularly graphic tweet once upon a time.
“I’m getting there. When u masturbate think about my tongue or your clit and switching back and forth from my dick to my tongue”
LeBron James
Having no fear whatsoever, LeBron James once hurled an insult at U.S. President Donald Trump.
“U bum @StephenCurry30 already said he ain’t going! So therefore ain’t no invite. Going to White House was a great honor until you showed up!”
Joel Embiid
It’s no secret that Joel Embiid soured on Ben Simmons towards the end of their time together in Philadelphia. Unsurprisingly, Embiid tweeted the RIP bozo meme after Simmons got traded.
The DeAndre Jordan saga
As the DeAndre Jordan “hostage saga” unfolded in 2015, a number of players like Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, and Chandler Parsons exchanged emojis to illustrate the story. In the end, the Clippers succeeded in retaining Jordan’s services.
Paul Pierce
Getting into the action of the DeAndre Jordan situation, Paul Pierce hilariously tweeted a full-sized image of a rocket emoji instead of sending just an emoji.
CJ McCollum
Back in 2018, CJ McCollum found himself in an online battle with a netizen named Jennifer. Fed up with the netizen’s prodding, McCollum sent an exasperated tweet.
“Im trying Jennifer”
Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard, a proficient rapper, is sharp with his words. On one occasion, he took a shot at none other than LeBron James.
“@KingJames I may have been one of yo biggest fans. But THIS series u played like a straight p**sy.”
Carmelo Anthony
Naysayers became a part of Carmelo Anthony’s daily routine, but the scoring legend was never fazed.
“@__Kingsleyy5 I didn’t ask for your glazed donut face a** to root for me anyway!!!!”
Kyrie Irving
In 2022, Kyrie Irving drew flak for posting a link to a film perceived to be an anti-Semitic work. After this, Irving pledged to donate half a million dollars to organizations working against hate and intolerance.
Danny Green
Months after the San Antonio Spurs captured the 2014 NBA title, Danny Green made the ill-advised decision to post a selfie taken inside Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial. He later apologized for this post.
The Luka Doncic Trade
Though Shams Charania is not technically an NBA player, he certainly broke the internet when he tweeted that Luka Doncic would be traded to the LA Lakers. Charania later shared that his fingers were shaking as he broke this news.
