When Following the NBA, Twitter Is Essential
by Evan Dunlap on Oct 29, 2010 4:00 PM EDT
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PrintTwitter's rise has drastically altered the way in which we receive news, across all disciplines and fields. Yet Twitter has proven particularly indispensable in covering the NBA. It's enhanced my experience, both as a fan and as a writer.
As a fan, I find the ability to have NBA news from sources I trust beamed directly to my Samsung Impression essential. No matter where I am, I can receive up-to-the-minute news and commentary from my favorite writers and analysts. With Twitter, I am never out of the loop.
But I wear two hats, so to speak, when it comes to the NBA: I'm also a writer, and Twitter enables me to join the conversation no matter where I am, regardless of my proximity to a computer. At Orlando Magic Media Day last season, I pointed out that J.J. Redick was wearing a Kings of Leon shirt, which got some attention. I was able to pass along Commissioner David Stern's line about Amway Center being the best facility in the world, just moments after he said it during last night's press conference.
As sports fans, we want to stay connected. That's why chat rooms and message boards gained so much popularity prior to the development of sports blogs, like the one you're reading now. Twitter is the next logical step in that progression, the newest virtual water cooler around which we all gather to shoot the breeze.
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Um, this seems a little random . . . . I'm guessing this post was sponsored by Samsung, eh?
I will just rely on you following twitter for the info and I’ll stick to the message boards. Keep up the good work and thank you for allowing me to avoid twitter altogether.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Oh, and drink Pepsi!
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Is becoming useless when it comes to anything other than breaking news.
Imo, only members of the media should use it…celebrities and athletes ranting on it has to be the stupidest thing since the last stupidest thing.
By the way, I hope your Samsung Impression’s carrier is T-Mobile.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
Oh yeah…he we are discussing the importance of Twitter when Dwight Howard commented he wants to rip some heads off tonight. By far the most drastic and motivating thing I’ve ever heard the guy say….but instead we’re talking about Twitter.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
Link?
I would love to read and discuss that..
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Yes I know its ESPN but I heard the quote on ESPN 2 and went to find the article...
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
Gordon Gecko AND Ron Jeremy in a picture together!
by Redfield on Oct 29, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
This seems like a commercial to me.
Maybe Evan walking in front of Lake Eola, music playing in the background, shots of the American family, then “this message paid for by Citizens for a More Media-Incumbered Tommorow.”
(I jest.)
Like you Evan....
…I like Twitter. Much more than I ever thought I would. I’m not into social media, but the 140 characters (which is really ironic in my case) makes it very manageable. It’s as good as surfing the blogs because you get so much quality news over various people’s tweets.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
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