You Tweeted What?: The 12 Worst Uses Of Twitter By Athletes

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LeBron James Adds To His Rapsheet

"Don't think for one min that I haven't been taking mental notes of everyone taking shots at me this summer. And I mean everyone!"

That (above) is directly from LeBron James' Twitter Account.

It is quite clear that LeBron James is trying to clear the air and turn over a new page.

and I mean, what better a way to do it than call out the entire city of Cleveland.

and... oh wait.

Did LeBron call out Michael Jordan too? Ummm... I think so.

How about Patrick Ewing? Yup.

Charles Barkley? Uh huh.

Darn LeBron! Way to turn that page and start the hate LeBron era.

This has to be rule one of being an NBA superstar and international icon.

Don't insult your hometown fans and other international icons.

and in any way of life, Twitter isn't the place to do it.

Dan Gilbert May Not Be Using Twitter, But This Caused Twitter Mayhem

"Dear Cleveland, all of Northeast Ohio and Cleveland Cavaliers supporters wherever you may be tonight;

As you now know, our former hero, who grew up in the very region that he deserted this evening, is no longer a Cleveland Cavalier.

This was announced with a several-day, narcissistic, self-promotional build-up culminating with a national TV special of his "decision" unlike anything ever "witnessed" in the history of sports and probably the history of entertainment.

Clearly, this is bitterly disappointing to all of us.

The good news is that the ownership team and the rest of the hard-working, loyal, and driven staff over here at your hometown Cavaliers have not betrayed you nor NEVER will betray you.

There is so much more to tell you about the events of the recent past and our more than exciting future. Over the next several days and weeks, we will be communicating much of that to you.

You simply don't deserve this kind of cowardly betrayal.

You have given so much and deserve so much more.

In the meantime, I want to make one statement to you tonight: "I personally guarantee that the Cleveland Cavaliers will win an NBA Championship before the self-titled former 'king' wins one."

You can take it to the bank.

If you thought we were motivated before tonight to bring the hardware to Cleveland, I can tell you that this shameful display of selfishness and betrayal by one of our very own has shifted our "motivation" to previously unknown and previously never experienced levels.

Some people think they should go to heaven but NOT have to die to get there.

Sorry, but that's simply not how it works.

This shocking act of disloyalty from our homegrown "chosen one" sends the exact opposite lesson of what we would want our children to learn. And "who" we would want them to grow up to become.

But the good news is that this heartless and callous action can only serve as the antidote to the so-called "curse" on Cleveland, Ohio.

The self-declared former "King" will be taking the "curse" with him down south. And until he does "right" by Cleveland and Ohio, James (and the town where he plays) will unfortunately own this dreaded spell and bad karma.

Just watch.

Sleep well, Cleveland. Tomorrow is a new and much brighter day...

I PROMISE you that our energy, focus, capital, knowledge and experience will be directed at one thing and one thing only:

DELIVERING YOU the championship you have long deserved and is long overdue...

Dan Gilbert

Majority Owner

Cleveland Cavaliers   "

 

This kicked off the entire LeBron controversy... Well actually LeBron did that.

But this open letter to the fans (provided by cleveland.com) dumped fuel on the fire.

Some apparently believe that Dan Gilbert is a slave owner by his actions, but I think we are all smart enough to realize that this was done out of frustration.

Although he did apologize, I don't think the waters will every be completely cleared.

Takes notes.

An angry email that will be viewed by millions of people should probably wait until the morning... you know, just in case you have second thoughts... and you realize that you won't be able to give a championship to a city with no basketball assets.

Just a thought.

Charlie Villanueva

"In da locker room, snuck to post my twitt. We're playing the Celtics, tie ball game at da half. Coach wants more toughness. I gotta step up."

Really Charlie?... I don't even know what to say.

You snuck away to tweet during halftime.

Snuck away so that you could tell millions of people that you were trying to keep this tweet secret?

Nice job man.

I'm sure that secret went straight into the vault.

Chris Bosh

This is how Chris Bosh's offseason played out:

First, he changed his twitter location from Toronto to "Everywhere".

Then entertained the Raptors fans of Toronto by tweeting:

"Sitting here watching the (Lakers/Jazz playoff) games wishing I was playing. I wonder if that MVP trophy is heavy?"

"Should I stay or should I go?""

"Where should I go next season and why?"

Yeah, Nice Job Chris.

I'm sure that most of Toronto would have liked to respond to your last tweeted question

"Where should I go next season and why?" 

To Hell.

I hear there's no income tax there either.

Sheldon Williams

"Man when it rains it pours!!! Yall will find out what I mean soon!!!! "

Seven exclamation points and a couple weeks later and... nothing ever happened.

and to this day, no Sheldon Williams controlled news has been released.

If you are going to break news on twitter, or at least bring attention to your breaking news, you better have some breaking news.

Or else we won't find out what you mean...soon.

Maybe it stopped raining?

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Just to sample his last few tweets... You know, to show you how useless twitter can be (especially when used by a guy named Chad OchoCinco):

"People first one back is the key but the catch is you've to stay under 65 mph, so whoever showers and leaves wins or drives home dirty"

5 hours ago

"@_____ im not just a top fantasy wideout but im living a fantasy life to go along with it"

3 hours ago

"This is bullshit, out of 80 guys on the team im #64 on the highway and i can't go faster than 65 mph, i wonder who is first!"

2 hours ago

"Cruising doing 50 mph jammin Arturo Sandoval song entitled La virgen la macarena"

2 hours ago

"Almost in tears listening to Arturo Sandovals (first movement ) entitled Coloratura concerto for soprano,f ing beautiful damit!"

2 hours ago

"@_____ how about you come to a game of your choice this year, i've a private box, best games are Steeler and Ravens games"

1 hour ago

"I got my toes in the water, my ass in the sand, not a worry in the world with a cold red bull in my hand, Zac Brown Band song entitled TOES"

24 minutes ago

Yeah, I could have done that for hours.

It seems that "OGOchoCinco" Tweets about every hour, 24/7.

Yeah, what a waste of time.

Bong Hits For Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps won the hearts of millions when he won 8 gold medals in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

He then turned around and lost many of that love when pictures of Michael Phelps taking a bong hit at a party surfaced on the web.

So in theory, this could have been some kind of marketing campaign, right?

He is clearly trying to appear to a stoner demographic through that photo.

Whatever the case, it is still a poor use of modern technology.

Calling Out Homosexuality Is a Bad Move For Athletes

“So.. caught up on Trueblood las nite.. Not a fan of how they get u hooked with the 1st 2 seasons then bring on a barrage of homosexuality..”

Whether you agree with this or not, if you are an athlete you can't afford to alienate a potential fanbase.

I mean, it wasn't really all that hurtful, but it was fairly insensitive and for what it's worth, he probably shouldn't have said it.

But I think this is just Todd Herremans being himself.

Still, it is a bad move.

"Dim wits"

To the fans in Washington:

"All you fake half hearted Skins fan can .. I won't go there but I dislike you very strongly, don't come to Fed Ex to boo dim wits!!"

via Robert Henson of the Washington Redskins

When the fans fired back at Henson for his comments, Henson continued the war of Words.

"No I didn't play but I still made more than you in a year and you'd [gladly] switch spots with me in a second ... The question is who are you to say you know what's best for the team and you work 9 to 5 at Mcdonalds [sic]. You don't wanna follow me anymore then fine but we play for you and win lose or draw we represent you!! My guy on the Rams said they never got booed even when they didn't win a game."

Yeah take that Washington fans.

Maybe you should stop going to games because I don't think he knows who is responsible for his paychecks.

If Robert Henson had half a brain, he would have shut his mouth instead of firing back.

But, in that case, Henson would have been smart enough to not tweet in the first place.

Good thing he is big and strong because I think he'd be lucky to be working at McDonalds if it weren't for football.

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Brandon Jennings Celebrates... League Punishes

"Back to 500. Yess!!! "500" means where doing good. Way to Play Hard Guys"

This message via Rookie Brandon Jennings after a double overtime victory against Portland.

Apparently this was viewed as illegal by the league.

The rule is that you may not post on twitter during a game. A game is defined as 45 minutes before and then you have to wait until after you talk to the press after the game to tweet anything.

Bad move Brandon.

Now That'll be $7,500 for an illegal tweet.

Shaquille O'Neal being Shaquille O' Neal

That is a sample of Shaq's twitter account.

Much like Chad OchoCinco, Shaq seems to tweet at least every hour, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

But most likely more.

And then there was one good move by Shaq on twitter.

This is a clip of the Jim Rome side of this argument:

"That's your whole rap, Big Fella. You didn't do as much as was expected for someone with your size and ability. You could have done more. And should have done more. That's the whole point. You never fully committed to conditioning or taking care of your body...

Continued:

"Or learning how to defend a pick and roll. Or shooting your free throws. You never approached the game with the dedication and discipline of Kobe Bryant, for instance... Being a Celebrity and Entertainer was as important as being a Champion."

Then Shaq fires back (With Jim's responses too)

THE_REAL_SHAQ Jim rome, I am happy with my career and the legacy that I have left behind,obviously u r not happy wit yur legacy I 4got u have no legacy

Quote:

THE_REAL_SHAQ If u wanna see shaq box jim rome live on espn. I do if he wins ill donate my salary to a charity of his choice

Quote:

jimrome @THE_REAL_SHAQ For 8 mill, maybe, but I'm not getting my face caved in for the veteran's minimum. & you are a little out of my weight class.

Quote:

THE_REAL_SHAQ Dats what I thought jim rome dats what I thought.....I knew, we knew it bock bock bock bock tuk yur feathers n lol

Quote:

jimrome @THE_REAL_SHAQ Really? You're getting hooked and want to fight a guy with no legacy. You're better than that. Thx 4 checking in. Bn 2 long.

Quote:

THE_REAL_SHAQ U been doin this since 92 YouTube - ‪Jim Rome‬‎

Quote:

jimrome @THE_REAL_SHAQ You just threw the Everett card? So tired. So easy. So boring. What happened to you? Where's the Big Aristotle? Or MDE?

:rofl:

I'm not a huge Jim Rome fan, so anyone that insults his show or his attitude is just fine with me.

Nice Job Shaq.

Having Feuds With Imaginary People Online... Through Twitter.

Brandon Jennings is a big fan of twitter, just in case you haven't noticed.

He also likes to pick fights online too.

Here's what I mean.

The Milwaukee Bucks had played the Los Angeles Lakers the night before and apparently he and Jordan Farmar had done some trash talking.

JFarmar1 had this to say on twitter:

“You started with the smack talking, and I ended it with the 2 threes. We even? Cool.” Farmar then threw this subtle jab at Jennings: “On a side note, Tyreke Evans really doing his thing. My pick for Rookie of the Year, no doubt. No one comes close.”

Here are Brandon's responses:

“nah i was just telling the homie how thirsty you are. That’s all. But I’m not going to make this a big thing.”

“but I’m not going to beef with you. See you should be worried about your spot. Shannon Brown??? That’s all imma say.”

It turns out that JFarmar1 is a fake and this made Jennings look particularly stupid.

Good lesson here.

Don't fight with others on the internet.

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