Twitter has provided a somewhat personal connection with professional athletes over the years. This is a nightmare for some professional organizations due to the possibility of "impulse tweets" that could threaten or hinder positive reputation. But for the fans, Twitter is the best way to stay connected with their favorite players at an almost intimate level.
Luckily for the Thunder organization, twitter hasn't caused any controversial news shedding dim light on their team (knocks on wood). Yet, there are a few twitter accounts that every Thunder fan should follow. So I took the liberty of putting together a top 5 must-follow list for the Thunder.
5. Hasheem Thabeet - @HasheemTheDream
If you like to read tweets that seem as if the person in constantly yelling, then Thabeet's account is one you must follow. His caps lock button must be broken because the 7'2 giant is always tweeting in all caps. NOTHING BRINGS OUT MORE EXCITEMENT IN TEXT THAN ALL CAPS AND ABUNDANT USE OF EXCLAMATION POINTS!!! I like to think that Thabeet uses all caps because it matches his demeanor as a basketball player. I mean the guy is 7'2... Or maybe he uses all caps so his followers will know what it feels like when he is leading a fast break straight at you. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO TAKE A CHARGE ON THIS DUDE!?!?!?
4. Serge Ibaka - @sergeibaka9
Warning: About half of Ibaka's tweets are in spanish. If you're okay with that, then you will enjoy his twitter account. By following Ibaka, you will get the opportunity to check out his daily wardrobe via Instagram. He loves to show off his stylish clothing, even more than the average professional athlete. He describes all of his outfits as "Avecclasse." If anybody can figure out what that means then please let me know. I got a B- in foreign language in high school.
3. Kendrick Perkins - @Kendrick Perkins
It turns out that Perkins is actually a compassionate human being. Yea, just let that sink in a little. Many of his tweets consist of hanging out with family or missing his children on the road. By the way I would probably be the most obedient child in the world if Kendrick Perkins was my old man. Just out of fear... Perkins often has movie trivia over twitter which results in free Thunder tickets to the quickest correct answer. That itself should be a reason to follow.
2. Kevin Durant - @KDtrey5
If you are not following Kevin Durant already then you might as well pack your belongings and move somewhere south of the border. Kevin Durant is arguably the figure head of the state of Oklahoma (Sorry Will Rogers). Durant's twitter account is exactly what you expect. Humbling, motivating, and the occasional trash talk to his teammates. It was through twitter that Durant found out about a flag football game in Stillwater, WHICH HE SHOWED UP TO! So next time you're holding a recreational sporting event, why not tag Durant in a tweet? Never know, he might show up and make your night. By following Durant you will also quickly discover his love for the Washington Redskins. It is kinda funny, professional athletes being die-hard fans of other professional teams. Almost ironic.
1. Russel Westbrook - @russwest44
Your best chance of getting a retweet or mention from a Thunder Player is definitely Russel Westbrook. Especially if you are tweeting him on a Wednesday. Westbrook holds #whynot Wednesday every week and encourages his followers to tweet him inspiration. He will retweet all of the ones he likes. This isn't a small number either, he retweets up to hundreds. I was lucky enough to get one of my tweets retweeted a while back. I've got to tell you, it made my month. It might take a few weeks to get a mention from Westbrook. But I think it is worth it. After all, #whynot?
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