The 2016 NBA Free Agency opened with a bang this past weekend. We look back, via tweets, at all the crazy that went down in its opening weekend
The 2016 NBA free agency period had a lot to live up to. 2015’s was loaded with drama despite only a few key players changing teams. The Deandre Jordan fiasco played out on social media in the form of silly emoji’s as both the casual and diehard NBA fans couldn’t peel away from their computer screens.
This year’s free agency featured more action. There was plenty of player movement ultimately capped by the biggest fish of them all, Kevin Durant, getting hooked by the Golden State Warriors. Of course, players were quick to voice their opinions.
Here is a recap of some of the best tweets from the weekend.
Before the Kevin Durant letter, Isaiah Thomas took to Twitter to lure Jamal Crawford to Boston. It didn’t work.
Dwayne Wade had really nice things to say about Tyler Johnson.
Any kid that wants to be an NBA player & you don't think you have a chance. Look no further then @RealTJohnson Congrts kid you earned it!
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 3, 2016
Andrew Nicholson is thankful for his new opportunity.
Truly blessed and honored to be part of the wizards organization! Thank you for this opportunity can't wait to be in uniform!
— Andrew Nicholson (@nicholaf44) July 3, 2016
We’re with you Frank Kaminsky; there’s just no time to freshen up with so much happening.
I haven't been able to shower in 4 days. This is getting out of hand.
— Frank Kaminsky III (@FSKPart3) July 3, 2016
Spot on. Spot on.
Phil Jackson isn't playing around lol
— Isaiah Canaan (@SiP03) July 2, 2016
May the luck of the Irish be with Al Hortford.
https://twitter.com/Al_Horford/status/749381033968099329
Jaaaa right Dirk. The Mavericks can’t sign anybody!
Jaaaaaaaaa
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) July 2, 2016
Yep. We’re with you Nazr.
We knew this was coming, this new TV money is changing the game. I'm interested to see what happens when it ... https://t.co/ooSkI25CpE
— Nazr Mohammed (@NazrMohammed) July 2, 2016
Andre Drummond showed his support for his fellow big men.
https://twitter.com/AndreDrummondd/status/750417137613697024
Spencer Dinwiddie with the truest thing said all weekend.
Welp now we know there's one illegal team on 2k..
— Spencer Dinwiddie (@SDinwiddie_25) July 4, 2016
Bobby Portis sees the dollar bills flying.
How can I give up or quit surrounded by all this motivation.
— Bobby BP Portis (@BPortistime) July 1, 2016
Tobias Harris tried to score a free meal…
Congrats to the bro @AndreDrummondd!!!!!!!!!! Dinner on you forever, and ever.
— Tobias Harris (@tobias31) July 1, 2016
Glenn Robinson III captures it with one Tweet.
https://twitter.com/GRIII/status/748874671618228224
The highlight, of course, of the busy weekend was the Warriors signing of Durant. Social media erupted; Durant was trendier than the term ‘Merica on Independence Day. And NBA players weren’t shy.
Jeremy Lin pretty much says it all with this tweet…
Whoa...
— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) July 4, 2016
The best, of course was Marcin Gortat.
https://twitter.com/MGortat/status/749992890684833792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Andre Iguodala tried to play it cool.
Looks I just turnt the gogo wifi on at the right time...
— andre (@andre) July 4, 2016
This after he mysteriously tweeted following a meeting with Durant.
Nah b
— andre (@andre) July 1, 2016
According to the internet’s most reliable source for information, Urbandictionary.com, “Nah B” is short for “nah, bro” which seemed to indicate Durant wasn’t planning to sign with Golden State. Turns out, that wasn’t the case.
Jusuf Nurkic’s shot at Durant went largely unnoticed.
Somebody beat you ! And you go there... ? Superstar not doing that man..
— Jusuf Nurkić 🇧🇦 (@bosnianbeast27) July 4, 2016
Jeff Teague thought of this witty nickname for the Warriors, or a waterpark. Either way works.
The Splash family lol
— Jeff Teague (@Teague0) July 4, 2016
What’s NBA free agency without at least some emojis? Thank you Enes Kanter.
https://twitter.com/Enes_Kanter/status/750001365003350016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw