Twitter and sports figures do not usually go hand in hand, but for the few that can truly master the art of the tweet it can be a place where they can let their fans see what they are like off of the field, court, or ice.
If you are a person who likes sports and spends time on twitter, then some of the following ten people and teams should be of no surprise to you.
This list was thought of after Joel Embid started his conquering of twitter while trying to lure LeBron James to Embid’s new team the Philadelphia 76ers. He could have stopped there, but he moved on to Kim Kardashian by trying to get her on a date. When that failed he moved on to Rihanna and posted a series of tweets and photos of her in his 76ers jersey.
In honor of Embid’s attempt at getting some of the biggest starts, here is a list of the top sports twitters to follow.
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10. @JoseCanseco
Jose Canesco brings a somewhat philosophical take on the world to twitter. But, he also brings a hilarious side that you might not expect from a former professional Athlete.
Ancient piranhas had a bite force of 50 pounds their body weight. a world record. they are also a aphrodisiac in soup.
— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) August 7, 2014
Aliens from other planets do not exist.it is only us from the future
— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) July 8, 2014
Ok so viagra should definitely sponsor our 50 and over softball team.right now we are called the limpers. Get it old guys limping around.lol
— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) July 5, 2014
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9. @ATLHawks
The Hawks twitter account likes to bring both their fans and fans from around the NBA into the action. They constantly are playing hashtag games where they make up a hashtag to use in a tweet, then fans tweet back at them.
When Harry Met Sharky! #MoviesMadeBetterWithSharks pic.twitter.com/CZog9DBHHG
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) August 8, 2014
It's time for some more hashtag games! Let's play #NBASweets today...
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) August 6, 2014
Wilkins and Grace #NBASitcoms pic.twitter.com/gjXQZ1lse0
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) July 24, 2014
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8. @RSherman_25/@RealPeterson21
This might be the best twitter feud that is ongoing. These two are the two best cornerbacks in the NFL. They both think they are the best and the constantly go back and forth at each other.
Yu mad bro!!!! LMAO
— Patrick Peterson (@RealPeterson21) July 30, 2014
Can't ever be too mad lmao... pic.twitter.com/ZHA28B9Tji
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) July 30, 2014
"Coming at me never work no matter who try"-Drake
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) July 30, 2014
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7. @BizNasty2point0
Hockey player Paul Bissonnette easily has the greatest twitter handle in twitter history, @BizNasty2point0. He bring in popular sports culture and spins them into something funny
Ignore all the hate @KingJames. Leg cramps happen to the best of us. Even @malkin71_ gets them. #recycle pic.twitter.com/tjyk1GPTYH
— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) June 6, 2014
I'm not a parent but don't newborns want to sleep at home and not at nightly sporting events?
— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) April 10, 2014
Watching my old linemate on NBC. Such a good feeling knowing I basically tought him everything he knows. #Yoda #NHL pic.twitter.com/V3beQeg7yf
— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) April 29, 2014
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6. @Buccigross
John Buccigross is far and away the best sportcaster twitter. He constantly retweets people wearing his #Bucciovertimechallange shirt and he shows you have down to earth he is both on the set of Sportscenter and in his personal life.
Going to be writing 2 checks this weekend for http://t.co/r75X5vgZwh & http://t.co/dJk7l6FLl2 with #bucciovertimechallenge funds. Stay tuned
— John Buccigross (@Buccigross) August 9, 2014
Just one time I want to see Steve Stricker celly like this after a made birdie putt #PGAChampionship https://t.co/p8ubRI9tU7
— John Buccigross (@Buccigross) August 7, 2014
Love my son Jack's position at the top. 4 years of Chicken Parm+Dan Uggla wrist curl program (59 sets of 50)=300 yds+ pic.twitter.com/oEqoBt2rsf
— John Buccigross (@Buccigross) August 5, 2014
Ok, I nominate Gary Bettman and Bono #icebucketchallenge https://t.co/cXo3PM9Tzh
— John Buccigross (@Buccigross) August 7, 2014
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5. @LAKings
The Los Angeles Kings twitter account is the perfect amount of snarky playfulness and professionalism you should see from a sports franchise. Since 2012, @LAKings has been making fun of every franchise and many players throughout the NHL season. They never fail to disappoint.
Not a bad day for Tyler “@Laura_april1: Quick stop for ice cream with Lord Stanley and Tyler Toffoli #cupparty pic.twitter.com/jqulx4wsSI”
— LA Kings (@LAKings) July 2, 2014
Thanks Flyers fans for booing us the least. Brotherly love. ❤️ #NHLDraft
— LA Kings (@LAKings) June 27, 2014
Overtime has started. So have the heart attacks.
— LA Kings (@LAKings) June 14, 2014
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4. @DAVIDprice14
One of the best MLB twitters, Price brings you into his life in a comedic way.
Since giving up DJs 2999,3000, 3001 hits he only has 428 more hits than me!! (Special series of numbers for me) haha I can cut this lead!!
— David Price (@DAVIDprice14) August 10, 2014
Someone is messin around at the hotel and now I gotta take 22 flights of stairs to the lobby!!! #comeonman
— David Price (@DAVIDprice14) August 9, 2014
Astro doin what he does best!!! Workin on that tan...he will have tan lines behind his front legs!! #stromile pic.twitter.com/rBIuBsMxkO
— David Price (@DAVIDprice14) August 6, 2014
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3. @MettaWorldPeace
The recent surge in Panda tweets move Metta World Peace up the list. He should have some interesting tweets coming up next year while he is playing in China.
What's up yal pic.twitter.com/Opue3IpCy5
— mettaworldpeace.com (@MettaWorldPeace) August 9, 2014
— mettaworldpeace.com (@MettaWorldPeace) August 7, 2014
New Chinese name coming soon. You guys are going to love it!!!!
— mettaworldpeace.com (@MettaWorldPeace) August 5, 2014
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2. @JoelEmbid
If there were an award for Twitter rookie of the year, Joel Embid would far and away be the favorite. In just a short amount of time he has become the person to follow if you want a good laugh. First, he tried to lure LeBron to Philadelphia, then he tried to get Kim Kardashian on a date an then moved on to Rihanna.
EMBIID'S ALERT: THE GOAT,THE WHITE MAMBA IS OUT HERE BALLING AND IS TRYING TO MAKE A COMEBACK TO THE @nba @Scalabrine pic.twitter.com/tMLx3mtTFI
— Joel-Hans Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) August 9, 2014
SPOILER ALERT: In a shocking turn of events @AndiDorfman has CHOSEN Joel EMBIID over josh and nick #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/MMlhFu5N6d
— Joel-Hans Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) July 29, 2014
BREAKING NEWS: Moving on from kk to Rihanna
— Joel-Hans Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) July 22, 2014
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1. @Strombone1
Roberto Loungo is the undisputed king of sports twitter. Nearly every tweet he does pokes fun at himself or other athletes.
Congrats on the new deal @D_Booth7 !
Hope they gave you a NTC ( no tightrope clause ) pic.twitter.com/31f5EhqVu0
— Strombone (@strombone1) July 22, 2014
For most of my twitter followers asking......NO I was not in goal for Brasil today.......
— Strombone (@strombone1) July 9, 2014
Hey @eddielack here's my concept for your design a mask contest....#winner #contestover pic.twitter.com/Io7J2AOP09
— Strombone (@strombone1) May 26, 2014
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