NBA Tweets of the Day: McConnell matches Manu with 15 bench dimes
Each day, BasketballNews.com scours #NBATwitter to bring you the best tweets from the previous day. Some are insightful, some are just hilarious (so we had to include them).
Without further ado, here are the tweets of the day for February 8, 2021.
sNOw Excuses
I won't truly believe it's Ersan until he takes a charge from a snowman https://t.co/kXX8dO5hP3
— Div B (@statcenter) February 5, 2021
Illy's caption was too good not to steal. Shout out to the vet for rocking a t-shirt, shorts and high-tops in the middle of a blizzard. Ball is life.
Stop The Count?
WE WON THIS GAME @TRAILBLAZERS, BY A LOT! pic.twitter.com/EOwNw24bco
— Daryl Morey (@dmorey) February 5, 2021
Four Seasons Landscaping stock must be BOOMING.
Like Father, Like Daughter
my twin 🖤 https://t.co/66Ijb89wRB
— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) February 5, 2021
Maybe little Kaari wants to follow in her daddy's footsteps? Her aunt and Ja's sister, Teniya, is doing that!
Carbonation Sensation
KD sent a video of him opening a fresh Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Adam Silver sent back a 👍
— Dub (@WMsDiary) February 6, 2021
I mean hey, it cures everything.
Manu McConnell
T.J. McConnell is the first bench player with 15 Ast in under 30 minutes of playing time since Manu Ginóbili did it on March 1, 2013.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 6, 2021
Other than Ginóbili, the last player to do this was John Lucas in 1988. pic.twitter.com/wcnNYtYqv0
Since Jan. 14, McConnell is averaging 8.1 assists in 25 minutes per game off the bench for the Pacers. The new father has had 13 straight games with six or more assists. No, he's not quite Mr. Ginobili, but that's a quality backup point guard that can run an offense.
The Kid Doesn't Miss
I spotted Popeyes... https://t.co/VVh2lM4h1W pic.twitter.com/jg1znFE1h5
— Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) February 7, 2021
It seems like every game Anthony Edwards has a viral moment. And when you can get a tasty postgame dinner delivered to you, why not eat it while it's hot?
Kiss From A Rose
Thibs also thinking of calling up his high school sweetheart. https://t.co/UdXAhtGOjd
— Daniel Reynolds (@aka_Reynolds) February 7, 2021
Does this man love his vets or does he love his vets?
Giannis Got Jokes
I heard Shakira and JLo are not performing because it’s The Weekend...they don’t work on Sunday?
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) February 8, 2021
If you needed any more evidence that Giannis is a dad, feast your eyes on this. Greek Freak? More like Geek Freak. (I'm so, so sorry)
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