The Finger Wag - Athletes using Twitter and Social Media to their Disadvantage

Jalen Rose, Citing Sources, Says Lebron James is Leaving Cleveland Cavaliers

Wille Beamen — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:21:37 +0000

According to his Twitter feed, Jalen Rose claims that Lebron James is not returning to the Cavs.

jalenrose

(Jalen Rose)

#NBA my sources say that it is almost CERTAIN that LEBRON JAMES WILL NOT be returning to the CAVS! (Bulls/Heat/Clips)

On 24-6-2010 02:39:59 from UberTwitter

Rose released this information about 37 minutes ago. Of course, we don’t know if Rose’s sources know anything at all. But for some reason I, personally, think he probably has some good sources.

Boy, was I dead wrong about Jalen not having big news.

Breaking News On Twitter Is Rarely Breaking

Wille Beamen — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:38:19 +0000

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about athletes and Twitter, it’s that this news will not live up to the hype…

jalenrose

(Jalen Rose)

#boxing I will be dropping exclusive mega-news here as well..very soon! Stay tuned

On 24-6-2010 02:24:33 from UberTwitter

If there’s a second thing I’ve learned, it’s that the only way to follow these sort of tweets and make it fun is to do it in real time… So stay tuned for an update when the news breaks.

My gut tells me it has something to do with boxing.

Fake Michael Jordan has the best Twitter Account Ever

ScottiePP7 — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:00:24 +0000

Here at The Finger Wag we try to ensure everything we write about is actually written by the athlete themselves and not an imposter. I have to break that rule today.

There is no way this Michael Jordan twitter account is real, but I sure as hell wish it was. It would make my man-crush on him a million times worse. Here is a sample:

michaeljordan

(Michael Jordan)

I think I'm done with eating Green peppers. They are the worst pepper, and always make a meal worse.

On 8-5-2010 13:32:26 from web

How true is that?!? I fucking HATE green peppers. I once got a western omlet and it had green peppers in it and I almost threw up! They are the worst!

Here is another wonderfully true statement:

michaeljordan

(Michael Jordan)

Sometimes, I have a week or two when I remember how great pop music in the 80s was. This week is one of those times.

On 13-4-2010 12:10:26 from web

And finally, one of my favorites:

michaeljordan

(Michael Jordan)

I had a dream last night about lots of cats and enormous rabbits in a barn.

On 18-6-2010 14:30:02 from web

God damn I wish this was him…

How Am I Ever Going to Count All These Pushups, Mr. Mayweather?

Wille Beamen — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:13:59 +0000

There’s an app for that.

FloydMayweather

(Floyd Mayweather, Jr)

If you want to get in shape like me, download my iPhone app and use the push-up counter, go here to download... http://rockapp.com/fm

On 23-6-2010 01:04:59 from web

Kobe vs MJ

ScottiePP7 — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:00:29 +0000

SASBMJ

(Marcus Jordan)

NO ONE...And I mean NO ONE should EVER com par kobe Bryant to my dad an say that he is anywhere near close to my dad He's jagging this game

On 18-6-2010 02:11:44 from Twittelator

Who is Marcus Jordan you ask?

You may remember him as the child of Michael Jordan who demanded that the school drop its sponsorship with ADIDAS and go with his dad’s shoe of choice, NIKE.

He had those words to say during Kobe’s game 7 against the Celtics.

I don’t blame him, when Kobe goes 6-24 attempting to win a game 7 finals you just can’t compare him to Michael. I can’t believe I can sit here and type out Pau Gasol won the Lakers a championship.

Well him and Ron Artest’s psychiatrist

Ty Lawson, The Kardashian Sisters, and Winning a Championship

Wille Beamen — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:55:49 +0000

After the Lakers won the championship, Ty Lawson was quick to notice that Kim Kardashian + Reggie Bush = Championship….

Khloe Kardashian + Lamar Odom = Championship…

Kim Kardashian + Ray J = vH1’s smash hit, For the Love of Ray J.

Well, the last one not so much (and probably not the highest rated program to come out of that relationship).

Well anyway, Ty was a little more graphic in tracing out this latest athlete superstition.

According to Huffington Post and TMZ and a million other shitty websites, Lawson tweeted, “I heard if u hit a kardashian i win a championship .. Kim k holla me!!! I need ya for 17 min.”

It appears as though he’s since deleted it, but still retweeted a friend’s retweet of his initially tweeted tweet. (re-re-tweet?)

TyLawson3

(ty lawson)

RT @gLaDiAtOr_24: LMAO RT @TyLawson3: I heard if u hit a kardashian u win a championship.. Kim k holla me!!! I need ya for 17 min

On 21-6-2010 19:26:20 from Echofon

The theory falls apart in two areas though. First, I’m certain there are other athletes that “hit” a Kardashian and remain ring-less.

Second, all you’re guaranteed to get if you nail a Kardashian is a gigantic baby…

I’m told that baby is five months old. Look at the size of that Armenian offspring! Can you imagine what’s going to happen when Lamar and Khloe have one?

There’s an offshoot to this theory currently rumbling around the internet… If you spend a night with Kris Kardashian they put you straight into the hall of fame.

Earl Barron is not the most Sought After Free Agent

ScottiePP7 — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:00:11 +0000

I present you Earl Barron. He has been a role player in the NBA for a few seasons and seems like an overall good guy from checking out his twitter. Earl is looking to gain every advantage he can:

earldee

(Earl Barron)

Ron Artest said he worked out 4 times a day last summer. He's a beast. All that hard work paid off. I wanna go back to the gym now.

On 18-6-2010 23:36:17 from web

Maybe he should just tell some stories about all the people he saw murdered during a pick up basketball game?

Ok I am done with Ron Artest for the day, I promise.

Rajon Rondo is Myyyyy N-word

ScottiePP7 — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:56:49 +0000

jtthekid

(Jason Thompson)

RT @I_AM_SMUT: Maaaa niggg!!! Thanks for the sound bite nate. LOL

On 7-6-2010 02:55:07 from UberTwitter

Thank you indeed Nate.

Rajon Rondo of the Celtics goes for a triple-double of 19 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in a huge win over the Lakers last night. The series is now tied 1-1 going into three straight games in Boston. The real question is who does this favor? The argument can be made for either team.

One could say the Celtics have the advantage because they can win the next 3 at home and clinch the series without ever having to see the Staples Center.

However, that would assume the Lakers will lose three games in a row. It would be a huge feat for the Celtics to accomplish that. Assuming the Lakers get one of those three games then the Celtics would have to win in LA because the series ends with games 6 and 7 on the west coast.

I really dislike the NBA changing the finals around.

Happy Monday Everybody, hope you enjoyed the weekend.

@VShiancoe vs. @sharper42 – Now with Terrorism

ScottiePP7 — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:27:44 +0000

Awhile back we did a story on Darren Sharper calling out Bret Farve’s ankle surgery. He implied that the ankle was going to be a target for him and the Saints in their season opening matchup this year using the term “X marks the spot”.

Naturally this didn’t sit well with some of Bret’s teammates and a
little war ensued:

Visanthe Shiancoe struck first:

VShiancoe

(Visanthe Shiancoe)

You went for my legs twice in the championship game.. it was mano y mano, I would think that the mighty "Sharper Shaker" wouldnt shy from...

On 28-5-2010 23:44:33 from mobile web

VShiancoe

(Visanthe Shiancoe)

.... a little thudding @sharper42

On 28-5-2010 23:47:18 from mobile web

These seem mostly harmless, just some good smack talk. Visanthe’s teammate Bryant McKinnie joins the fray basically with nothing more than asking what’s going on:

bigmacvikings

(Bryant Mckinnie)

@sharper42 oh so I heard u was on twitter going in, but I missed it! Man u don't want these problems.

On 28-5-2010 00:44:58 from UberTwitter in reply to Darren Sharper

Darren Sharper has one of the worst over reactions I have seen:

sharper42

(Darren Sharper)

@bigmacvikings You know things ain't changed but the number on the range. I still back up what I say like in practice. But don't bring your

On 28-5-2010 02:49:31 from mobile web in reply to Bryant Mckinnie

sharper42

(Darren Sharper)

@bigmacvikings Big a.s out there trying to block me.

On 28-5-2010 02:50:27 from mobile web in reply to Bryant Mckinnie

Not only is that way overblown but the inability to type out “ass” is just disturbing.

A few days went by and then the ultimate bomb was dropped taking this from a somewhat lame rivalry to an all-out, probably going to see a fight on the field, flame war…

VShiancoe

(Visanthe Shiancoe)

"X- marks the spot".. Loved the idea, ehhh so I went for it http://twitpic.com/1t6nor

On 2-6-2010 04:02:20 from Twitpic

Doesn’t read so bad right? Here’s the picture:

Yeah…

The best part of this picture is just how lame it is. This reminds me of when I do an impression of people and just say something like “I’m Bill Clinton, got any cigars?!?” in a high voice. It gets all the laughs from the ladies.

sharper42

(Darren Sharper)

@vshiancoe ok homeboy you done went too far, making me out to be something that has brought this country alot of heartache.

On 2-6-2010 21:51:50 from mobile web in reply to Visanthe Shiancoe

sharper42

(Darren Sharper)

Imma bust you right under your chinstrap from the first play on. I don't care about the fine. F the money Imma do it for the red,white&blue

On 2-6-2010 21:53:30 from mobile web

sharper42

(Darren Sharper)

And you'll see me cuz I'll be dressed in black & gold. Protect your neck that's all the warning you get.

On 2-6-2010 21:54:33 from mobile web

BillyMiller83

(Billy Miller)

@sharper42 that boy was wrong for that pic so do ya thing boy

On 2-6-2010 22:03:59 from Echofon in reply to Darren Sharper

Now here is Visanthe’s explanation, truth be told, I don’t really get it:

VShiancoe

(Visanthe Shiancoe)

Those statements were the epitome of a crooked politician.. have some class "homeboy" @sharper42

On 2-6-2010 23:23:15 from web

VShiancoe

(Visanthe Shiancoe)

That target was already set up for me... No insult was intended to anyone

On 3-6-2010 15:06:53 from web

Dude, you called him Bin Laden, it is one of top insults you can have today.

I never predicted having to tell a public figure using Bin Laden was a bad idea.

Note:Thanks to @Shotofginn from Shot of Ginn for pointing this out to me!

Jim Joyce Blows Up the Internet, Featuring @cdouglasroberts

ScottiePP7 — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:25:29 +0000

Last night Armando Galarraga of the Detroit Tigers threw a perfect game. It won’t count in the record books as a perfect game because an umpire names Jim Joyce blew a call at first base. Instant replay could have fixed this issue, but instant replay isn’t allowed in baseball.

For a quick comparison, I missed this. I was watching the Stanley Cup Finals, a game that saw two great uses of replay to ensure the puck crossed the goal line and make sure the game was called fairly.

Naturally the twitter world went nuts:

Check out the twit pic here, it shows just how bad the call was:

lastcall155

(Danny Castillo)

Thats to bad!!! Galarraga...I feel for u Bud!:( http://twitpic.com/1terws

On 3-6-2010 01:40:44 from Twitterrific

QBKILLA

(Warren Sapp)

He's Out By A Mile!!!! Ump Blowed A Perfect GAME!!!!! WOW!!!

On 3-6-2010 00:50:36 from UberTwitter

kirkmorrison55

(Kirk Morrison)