NBA Monday Social: CJ McCollum shows off new foster puppy amid social distancing
By Alex Mcewen
Despite the hiatus, the un-official NBA offseason is keeping social media ablaze as CJ McCollum debuted his new puppy and Enes Kanter shared some great content.
Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum is no stranger when it comes to social media. Therefore, when he and his fiance Elise Esposito took in a new puppy to foster named Cheerio, CJ wasted no time to jump onto the Twitter-verse and gather advice on their new pal.
McCollum was not the only NBA athlete busy on social media, Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter shared a pretty comical video of how he is keeping busy during the quarantine.
The message we all needed to hear
https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1242609375862124545?s=20
Interesting ratings
Why yes it did…
This put me on the floor. https://t.co/16Xjxhl4BL
— Matthew Meyer (@Bluto51) March 22, 2020
The highlight we all want and need right now
https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/1241791100932608000?s=20
An accurate description
Each day starts to get longer & longer...
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) March 22, 2020
First, it was this:
https://twitter.com/EnesKanter/status/1241855491132796931?s=20
Then it escalated to this, never change Enes
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-S3U5KFIax/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Followed appropriately by highlights of the King of the Prairie
https://twitter.com/SLAMonline/status/1241867636012494848?s=20
He and his wife Nina are also fighting the good fight
It’s common to ponder
https://twitter.com/sergeibaka/status/1241859854781886469?s=20
Please listen to his advice because he is following the health officials instructions
You know I’m all about creating Art and doing things Avec Classe and having fun but two things I’m not trying to be cool with are health and safety... I’m washing my hands and staying at home, I hope you are too!!
— Serge Ibaka (@sergeibaka) March 23, 2020
His peers know it, of course he chimed in
https://twitter.com/CJMcCollum/status/1242197088848318465?s=20
Meet Cheerio McCollum
Looks like my new bowls were a hit. She finally drank the water. Just needed a change of scenery outside. Thanks for the help. Now we need her to pee so I can go back inside bc it’s cold out pic.twitter.com/SSXrtoZKjz
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) March 23, 2020
A little backstory, when in doubt ask your friends from Twitter
Dog parents out there. My doggy is really shy and it’s her first day in a stable home out the shelter. How do I get her to drink this water? I’ve been trying and she look at me like I’m craxy
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) March 23, 2020
CJ McCollum has got so many fans
https://twitter.com/CJMcCollum/status/1242272351619649536?s=20
Again, Joe Ingles is becoming a must follow on Twitter
An update on Sir Charles
Charles Barkley statement:
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) March 23, 2020
“I’ve received my COVID-19 test results this morning and they are negative. I’d like to thank everyone for reaching out and expressing your concern and support. You all be safe and please take the necessary actions to help ensure your well-being."
Fair statement
https://twitter.com/DylanBuckingham/status/1242263629883420680?s=20
Come on now? Leave Dinwiddie alone
https://twitter.com/SDinwiddie_25/status/1242311293081714689?s=20
BTW, his takes are hot, he is also approaching must follow status
He didn’t mean to do that lol chill https://t.co/JAV6ufOTaa
— Spencer Dinwiddie (@SDinwiddie_25) March 23, 2020
Kyrie is a good dude
Nets' Kyrie Irving says he is donating $323,000 to Feeding America amid the coronavirus pandemic impacting food resources, and helping distribute 250,000 meals in the New York area.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 23, 2020
Cocky, but also I’m gonna say this is true
In my prime nobody blocked my hook !!! https://t.co/dFcUPeCva6
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) March 24, 2020
Trae Young’s top-five all-time explained
https://twitter.com/rayfordyoung/status/1242291686937628672?s=20
Like who you like Ice Trae
https://twitter.com/TheTraeYoung/status/1242283176036311041?s=20
Excellent Question
https://twitter.com/JoshEberley/status/1242269726115418114?s=20
A little NBA news
The Clippers have announced the purchase of The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., from the Madison Square Garden Co. for $400 million in cash
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) March 24, 2020
Statement from the Clips
Clippers statement: “We are looking forward to putting the legal issues behind us. This will allow us to focus on delivering world-class experiences for music fans and building a new arena that will provide a unique environment and a true home court advantage for Clippers fans.” https://t.co/BbdxpU6U1j
— Andrew Greif (@AndrewGreif) March 24, 2020
Those were the times
A throwback to better times. Not sure if y’all out there will remember this. pic.twitter.com/NNCJTBdtoE
— Matt Ravis (@mattravis) March 25, 2020
There’s always time
What’s the dumbest take you’ve ever heard from me. Let’s laugh.
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) March 24, 2020
I’ll start.
I was ADAMANT that Tony Snell would wind up better than Jimmy Butler.
(BTW, THERE’S STILL TIME)
Giving is in the air
Philadelphia 76ers star @JoelEmbiid has decided to pledge $500K to COVID-19 medical relief—to help survival and protection efforts in the community. AND he’s committed to helping Sixers employees who will suffer financial hardship in light of the franchise’s salary reductions.
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) March 24, 2020
The only way to stay at home correctly is the way he is doing it
https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1242984846168690689?s=20
Haven’t we all?
Things have gone too far when NBA reporters start thinking they belong in the league
“Are you sometimes like ‘how are YOU not in the NBA’ when you watch me play basketball?” -Royce Young, day 184729 of self isolation
— Keri (@keri_young) March 24, 2020
John Wall does not deserve to be on this list
1. Russ and it's no debate
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) March 24, 2020
2. Derrick Rose
3. Allen Iverson
HM: John Wall, Spud Webb https://t.co/4KnNJNmgnF
Never forget! One of my all-time favorite games
https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1242577644409049088?s=20
Who’s up for a game with Spider Mitchell?
https://twitter.com/spidadmitchell/status/1242601821350264833?s=20
Not one bit!
Is it weird that I know this is the Clippers starting lineup shadows? https://t.co/8u2rgZNQdE
— Shai Gilgreatness-Alexander (@Jhickness9) March 24, 2020
Much bigger, we are here for you Karl-Anthony Towns, sending you positive vibes
https://twitter.com/erinoldfieldokc/status/1242813143061073923?s=20
Everyone has their own path, therefore you can never be late
And, go! NBA players only
who's the most random pro athlete you can think of
— SB Nation (@SBNation) March 25, 2020
ANSWER THE QUESTION?
What moves did we forget ? pic.twitter.com/k9UbKgDHnt
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) March 25, 2020
I do not know how to process, nor answer this question…
Which NBA player do you think would make the best cat
— Brady Klopfer (@BradyKlopferNBA) March 26, 2020
The feeling is mutual
I miss breaking down basketball games
— Brady Trantham (@BradyDoesSports) March 25, 2020
This is too punny
(But mostly a basketball) https://t.co/HBn7Xjdfll
— Stephen Dolan (@SteveThunderfan) March 25, 2020
How mascots stay busy during a pandemic
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-QpLs3Aywg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Rest in paradise legend
https://twitter.com/JCrossover/status/1243291670931742725?s=20
LeBron is a savage, and he is fully aware
While on a group video chat:
— Farbod Esnaashari (@Farbod_E) March 26, 2020
Richard Jefferson: “ESPN, I don’t want to get fired but release that shit." (Talking about The Last Dance)
LeBron: “ESPN can’t fire you RJ, you’re my friend.”
LeBron knows he runs ESPN.
More from Kanter
The @NBA is a brotherhood
— Enes FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) March 26, 2020
and I freaking love it.
The shade is strong with this one
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) March 27, 2020
Clean bill of health
Pistons’ Christian Wood has been cleared from coronavirus, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Wood registered negative test results late Wednesday night.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 26, 2020
Same news for these two as well
Jazz All-Stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell have been cleared from coronavirus, source tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 27, 2020
This was one of the most powerful things Steph Curry has ever done
Dr Fauci to Steph Curry on the differences between coronavirus and the common flu. Fauci says COVID-19 is 10x more serious than influenza. pic.twitter.com/lEmy7Rxa1a
— Logan Murdock (@loganmmurdock) March 26, 2020
Yes, yes there has been
There’s been so much potential in Oklahoma City.😕 pic.twitter.com/HaEMbmpaCy
— Brad Henderson (@bradly711) March 27, 2020
Another round of applause
https://twitter.com/dailythunder/status/1243607945620918273?s=20
We’re with you, Doris Burke
https://twitter.com/TaylorRooks/status/1243614073100611598?s=20
Can’t believe this was nearly three years ago, how time flies
Tonight’s #NBATogetherLive classic game will feature @russwest44's heroic performance (50p/16r/10a), including the #TissotBuzzerBeater for the @okcthunder win on April 9, 2017!
— NBA (@NBA) March 27, 2020
We’re streaming it live & watching together here on @NBA at 8:00pm/et! pic.twitter.com/fJ2NljoqEn
Yes.
H/T to Steve Ballmer he is doing things right
Regardless of what you think, $25 million dollars is A LOT of money. Some billionaire owners haven't even paid their arena staff.
— Farbod Esnaashari (@Farbod_E) March 27, 2020
Steve Ballmer has paid:
- All full/part time Clipper employees
- Part time Staples Center staff
- $25mil for COVID-19 reliefhttps://t.co/4fiVVg39XV
Melo has been busy on the Gram
Carmelo Anthony says it should’ve been him and the Nuggets coming out of the West in 2009 over the Lakers - “We really wanted Orlando in the Finals that year. If we get Game 1 in LA and Game 2, we going back to Denver, we sweeping them. We would've swept Orlando too that year.” pic.twitter.com/PRrZb6ttRp
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) March 28, 2020
WHAT ARE THOSE???
Many think that Bill Russell would have won 12 titles if not for a severely injured ankle in 1958. And to see those shoes, yeah, no wonder. pic.twitter.com/5wun2gaqNI
— Matt Ravis (@mattravis) March 27, 2020
Everyone has forgotten Vine, do it for the TikTok
https://twitter.com/SSJreef/status/1243777927197712384?s=20
Snow is late March? No thank you
What a tough question to answer
what do you miss the most about basketball like very specifically. mine is obv matt thomas checking in to the game.
— alex (@steven_lebron) March 29, 2020
Good choice
https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1244247938588708864?s=20
True
You don’t have to be THE leader to be A LEADER. We all can contribute.
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) March 29, 2020
We have a different kind of high note this week, courtesy of Twitter Legend Rex Chapman:
https://twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1244282667245416449?s=20
With the final NBA games being played over two weeks ago, I went in a different direction with this week’s high note. Because there is nothing better than seeing a health care worker receive the proper recognition they rightfully have earned, enjoy!
Next. NBA: Ranking the 10 most important games from the last 10 years. dark
Let’s all get through the week together. Please continue practicing good hygiene, social distancing, and enjoy your downtime at home. The pandemic will all be over someday.