
The Chirp
This is The Chirp, your all-inclusive look at the best observations, jokes and photos that athletes have recently shared on social media. Because while not every story can be told in 140 characters… some can:
49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith and more on LeBron James leading the Cavs back to the NBA Finals:
It’s crazy how one man can change an entire city…Lebron back in Cleveland is special to watch — Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) May 27, 2015
Let's talk Lebron.. 5 straight finals appearances?! He has surpassed all the hype he had coming out of high school.. Which was almost unreal
— ? Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) May 27, 2015
I wonder how many people in the stands burned Lebron's jersey when he left??? Hmmmmmm #NBAFinals
— Hugh Douglas (@Bighugh53) May 27, 2015
You think Dan Gilbert will rethink his statement of "never retiring Lebron's jersey?" ????
— Candace Parker (@Candace_Parker) May 27, 2015
I know athletes get bigger stronger faster over generations but I don’t think that in 2050 there will be another Lebron. — Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) May 27, 2015
#LBJ = GM, Coach, Player, Dominant...
— Dre Kirkpatrick (@DreKirkSWAG) May 27, 2015
Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara on the beneficiaries:
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— Prince Amukamara (@PrinceAmukamara) May 27, 2015
…and on being left out:
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— Prince Amukamara (@PrinceAmukamara) May 27, 2015
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— Prince Amukamara (@PrinceAmukamara) May 27, 2015
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— Prince Amukamara (@PrinceAmukamara) May 27, 2015
But in reality, Heat guard Dwyane Wade has nothing but love:
Congrats to my brother @KingJames on 5 straight finals appearances... alot of people have no idea how tough that is.
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) May 27, 2015
Connecticut Sun forward Chiney Ogwumike on silver linings:
Don't count them out for the future.
— Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) May 27, 2015
The Hawks remind me of the Warriors back when they were just starting to figure things out...
Around Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan, nobody’s safe:
When after the first day of just helmets you look at the teammates like just think when we get pads on? pic.twitter.com/WRRGJ3Kpcq
— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) May 27, 2015
NFL tight end Tom Crabtree on #RandomMoments:
I did shots of tequila with Johnny Drama after the Super Bowl in 2011. Top 5 random moments of my life.
— Tom Crabtree (@itsCrab) May 27, 2015
Lions wide receiver Lance Moore on what to expect from him in 2015:
In the endzone like..... https://t.co/Q9cseN5SXY
— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) May 26, 2015
Padres minor league first baseman Cody Decker on crimes against nostalgia:
Dear Hollywood....
— Cody Decker (@Decker6) May 27, 2015
I just watched the new trailer for the Point Break remake.... And I want you to know, right now, you're dead to me....
Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt on selfies, at any cost:
Who cares about the rain.. Let me take a selfie #ostrava2015 #BoltFans pic.twitter.com/4ABmOdlsAe
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) May 26, 2015