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The Twitter Reaction to the Casey Anthony Verdict

Michael Emdeyar — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:45:48 +0000

Like the decision or not, just about anyone who was paying attention to the Casey Anthony murder trial has an opinion. Shortly after the verdict was read, athleates from all over weighed in. Wide receiver @MikeSimsWalker had this to say…

Not for or against the verdict but its amazing how so many of yall who wasn’t in that courtroom one day know the TRUTH!… #onlyGODknowsless than a minute ago via UberSocial for BlackBerry Favorite Retweet ReplyMIKE SIMS-WALKER
MikeSimsWalker

Apparently Tracy McGrady @TheReal_TMAC disagrees with the decision…

yall need to boycott anything this chick tries to sell… she played the jury, dont let her play you and come upless than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet ReplyTracy McGrady
TheReal_TMAC

And finally there’s this from ESPN’s @ErinAndrews. I don’t want to jump on any side of this, as I really didn’t watch the trial and cannot, without a doubt, say Casey Anthony did it or not. But, I’m going to write this Tweet off as a blond moment. For me, Casey Anthony was found innocent by a jury of her peers after days and days of evidence was presented. Ask Casey Anthony if she got “nothing” in terms of jail time. Three years have already been served for a crime she was found innocent of.

my mom just brought up a good point..the kid that made the gesture in the courtroom got six days..but nothing for casey #wowless than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet ReplyErin Andrews
ErinAndrews

Duke Blue Devils vs. Kentucky Wildcats — on Twitter

Michael Emdeyar — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:02:31 +0000

Kentucky’s Nazr Mohammed and Duke’s Gerald Henderson went at it on Twitter tonight, debating on who’s alma mater has the best NBA talent. Of course, neither one was giving in.

@GhJr09 our NBA Wildcats will beat ur NBA Dukies any day of the weekless than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet ReplyNazr Mohammed
NazrMohammed

@GhJr09 my five is @jimmywa11, Bogans for D at the 2, Tayshawn at 3, @pdpatt at 4 & @boogiecousins at 5. Plus our bench is sick tooless than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet ReplyNazr Mohammed
NazrMohammed

@NazrMohammed Ghill, Redick, Deng, Boozer, Brand. And yes I’m that kinda guy…less than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet ReplyGerald Henderson
GhJr09

“@NazrMohammed: @GhJr09 is that all that u guys have in the league right now???” don’t b disrespectful naz ur gna get my upsetless than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet ReplyGerald Henderson
GhJr09

For my money, I’m going to go with the guys who didn’t go to college at all. Now that’s a team that might be special.

John Wall and the First Pitch Bounce Pass

Michael Emdeyar — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:38:13 +0000

“That was horrible!”

Meant it was fun throwing out the first pitch at the Nats game…Even though I threw a bounce pass like it was a basketball!!!less than a minute ago via Echofon Favorite Retweet ReplyJohn Wall
jimmywa11

Where’s LeBron? NBA Championship Slipping Away

Michael Emdeyar — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:40:13 +0000

They’re talking about LeBron everywhere. This was supposed to be the first of many NBA Championships for the Heat. That’s why LBJ and Chris Bosh joined D-Wade in South Beach. The Big 3 was a sure thing. Well, a triple-double and another fourth quarter disappearance has LeBron under some big-time scrutiny.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason (@deemason85) checks in:

Lebrons In bb purgatory! Do he just want to b a NBA star or does he want to b a great NBA player? Wade made that decision years ago=great!less than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet ReplyDerrick Mason
deemason85

Frequent Tweeter Dick Vitale (@DickieV) gives his opinion:

Please no more talk ever that James in Jordan’s class . Playoffs have separated Michael from LBJ big time.Have not seen real @KingJames!Whyless than a minute ago via Twitter for Android Favorite Retweet ReplyDick Vitale
DickieV

Heck, he’s even catching smack talk from Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen’s son (@Oneyguillen).

Saw LeBitch before the game and I asked for $1. He gave me $.75 I said “where’s the rest?” He replied “I don’t have a 4th quarter..”less than a minute ago via txt Favorite Retweet ReplyOney Guillen
Oneyguillen

Shaq – The Retirement

Michael Emdeyar — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 22:02:59 +0000

In an announcement heard throughout the Twitter-world and beyond, Shaq has walked away from his 19-year NBA basketball career:

im retiring Video: http://bit.ly/kvLtE3 #ShaqRetiresless than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet ReplySHAQ
SHAQ

And those he played with, against and in front of release their initial thoughts. LeBron has expressed his thoughts…

What a career for Shaq Diesel!! The most dominating force to ever play the game. Great person to be around as well. Comedy all the time!!less than a minute ago via Echofon Favorite Retweet ReplyLeBron James
KingJames

And this from a former teammate, Phoenix Suns’ forward Jared Dudley.

@SHAQ would bring his Key Boards on the Air plane to produce like Timberland lol. He would dance like he was back in his FRAT days lolless than a minute ago via Echofon Favorite Retweet ReplyJared Dudley
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And, finally, this from Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson.

@Shaq .. Ooooooooooooooooo!!!! NooooooooOoooOoooooooOoooooOooooOoooooooooO!! Say it ain’t so Big Homie! Say it ain’t so!less than a minute ago via Echofon Favorite Retweet ReplyDaniel Gibson
BooBysWorld1

TJ Ford is Going to Dallas for Game 5 — Or Not

Michael Emdeyar — Wed, 25 May 2011 23:15:48 +0000

It’s sort of sad to follow the saga of Indiana Pacers guard TJ Ford (@tj_ford) as he tries to get his son to game 5 of the NBA Western Conference finals between Dallas and Oklahoma City. The story starts here…

Picking son up from school headed for Dallas Game 5
#southwestairlinesless than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet ReplyTJ Ford
tj_ford

Awww. Quality time between dad and his son, jetting off to see an NBA playoff game. Until this…

Thanks to Southwest Airlines I will not be attending game with son… Damn delay til 830..less than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet ReplyTJ Ford
tj_ford

I guess if you wait until the last minute to fly to another city to see a game, those things might happen. Not being a Southwest Airlines apologist, but might it not be the crappy weather that’s terrorizing that part of the country?

I’m so pissed off right now. Son crying & nothing I can do..less than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet ReplyTJ Ford
tj_ford

Ummm, you could stop tweeting and give him a hug or something? By him an ice cream cone?

I can use a million bad words but have to keep it cool with Lil man around.. Lol.. Just for todayless than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet ReplyTJ Ford
tj_ford

Atta boy. Show some restraint. Just for today. Yes, this is a sad story for the kid. But, there are worse things. It’s nice to throw in a little perspective once in a while.

Movie Review – The Roommate

Michael Emdeyar — Wed, 25 May 2011 09:12:47 +0000

The basketball household of New York Knicks forward Shelden Williams (@SheldenWilliams) and WNBA star Candace Parker (@Candace_Parker) had movie night last night. They watched The Roommate with Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly. Based on their tweets, it was not a hit.

Just got done watching the movie the roommate!! Horrible request @Candace_Parker!!! Your not allowed to pick movies anymore!!!!less than a minute ago via UberSocial Favorite Retweet ReplyShelden Williams
SheldenWilliams

Watched the Roommate…”I wish I had more hands so I could give it 4 thumbs DOOOWNNN”less than a minute ago via UberSocial Favorite Retweet ReplyCandace Parker
Candace_Parker

JaVale McGee and Nasal Hygeine

Michael Emdeyar — Mon, 02 May 2011 23:19:39 +0000

Here’s sort of a blow-by-blow observation from PIERRE via Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee. I believe that this proves that there is no limits to what someone might tweet.

PIERRE jus saw somebody pick a booger and put it back in….less than a minute ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® Favorite Retweet ReplyJaVale McGee
JaValeMcGee34

LeBron James Needs Twitter Training

Michael Emdeyar — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:20:19 +0000

It’s been a little over 24 hours since LeBron James sent the Tweet that has rumbled through the NBA-world. The one that states “karma” led to the Cavs 55 point loss against the Lakers Tuesday night.

Well, LeBron is back-tracking big time. But, his excuse has a problem. He told the Sun-Sentinel

“It was just how I was feeling at the time. It wasn’t even a comment from me. It was someone who sent it to me and I sent it out.”

Here’s the problem with that. For any of us who use Twitter, we know that resending somebody else’s comments shows a RT before the message, followed by the original poster of the Tweet. As you can see below, there’s nothing like that here.

Crazy. Karma is a b****.. Gets you every time. Its not good to wish bad on anybody. God sees everything!less than a minute ago via ÜberTwitterLeBron James
KingJames

LeBron continues to attempt to play us all for fools. At what point will he just be quiet and just play basketball?

LeBron Laughs at Cavs

Michael Emdeyar — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:46:16 +0000

Crazy. Karma is a b****.. Gets you every time. Its not good to wish bad on anybody. God sees everything!less than a minute ago via ÜberTwitterLeBron James
KingJames

LeBron James is laughing at you, Cleveland. After your Cavs got blasted by the Los Angeles Lakers 112-57, he figures you’re getting what you deserve. How dare you run him out of town the way you did!

But, he’s not alone. There’s other reactions around the NBA via Twitter. Here’s this from Hornets guard Chris Paul tweeted during the game…

Are the #Cavs serious rite now…74-27??less than a minute ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®CP3
Oneandonlycp3

Who knows? Maybe it is karma. The Cavs are a bad basketball team right now.