The Chirp

The Players' Tribune

The Voice of the Game

May 29, 2015

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:

Falcons wide receiver Eric Weems and more on James Harden’s struggles in the Rockets’ Game 5 loss:

Harden must've looked at an And 1 mixtape before the game all this damn dribbling
— Eric Weems Sr. (@ericweems) May 28, 2015

I couldn't resist. James Harden driving to the basket be like ???? https://t.co/L7E41hpKFz
— Ramses Barden (@RamsesSHINES) May 26, 2015

I almost want Houston to win cuz I don't wanna see James Harden go out like that
— Eddie Royal (@EddieRoyalWR) May 28, 2015

James Harden is a non profit organization right now the way he is giving the ball away. His 12 turnovers is a playoff record u don't want.
— David Pollack (@davidpollack47) May 28, 2015

Why yall already starting ???? pic.twitter.com/9AWuzIXTDI
— LeGarrette Blount (@LG_Blount) May 28, 2015

Did James harden take the 10.5 point spread... Good lord
— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) May 28, 2015

They gone make harden cut his beard...
— Marquette King (@MarquetteKing) May 28, 2015

Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons and more on the breakout star of the playoffs:

Riley Curry knows how to make an entrance. https://t.co/LLP78ngrrw
— NBA (@NBA) May 28, 2015

Riley is about to crowd surf!!
— Chandler Parsons (@ChandlerParsons) May 28, 2015

Thug life https://t.co/wluNhcgCR3 — ⚜♚⚜ (@QBronald) May 28, 2015

Magic forward Mo Harkless and more on curses fulfilled:

Best one yet .. I used to love these books pic.twitter.com/7Z4Eul6Gup — Maurice Harkless (@moe_harkless) May 28, 2015

This is the Lil B curse ???
— rafael bush (@rbush36) May 28, 2015

Mood: https://t.co/vFiLFEthPb — ⚜♚⚜ (@QBronald) May 28, 2015

Rams defensive end Chris Long on degrees of separation:

I rode a Jet Ski with Steve Kerr as a child so this is a big moment for me personally. — Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) May 28, 2015

Former NFL running back Ryan Grant on old news:

FIFA has always been one of the most corrupt organizations. Are people really surprised ?
— Ryan Grant (@RyanGrant25) May 27, 2015

Former NFL lineman Damien Woodyon Qatar’s World Cup credentials:

@TaylorTwellman some places just shouldn’t host certain events. It’s like Siberia hosting the Summer Olympics
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) May 27, 2015

WTA player Maria Sharapova on moving targets:

I guess I'm not that great at Eiffel Towers selfies from the car. ? #RG15 pic.twitter.com/joehPquV0X
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) May 27, 2015

Saints quarterback Drew Brees on Rock Band Rule #1—The drummer always wears sunglasses:

Boys rockin out this morning! pic.twitter.com/gJolQcPbJo
— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) May 27, 2015

Padres first baseman Cody Decker on poetic license:

My brother hates it when I shorten his name to Dick.... Especially cause his name is Jesse....
— Cody Decker (@Decker6) May 27, 2015

NBA guard Kendall Marshall and Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr.on side effects:

I usually get worried when I get hungry — Kendall Marshall (@KButter5) May 27, 2015

how I feel if I go too long without eating hungry & anger =hangry https://t.co/Vo512PT5Dq pic.twitter.com/1bUXL0ii6A — Steve Smith Sr (@89SteveSmith) May 27, 2015

Warriors forward Marreese Speights on love triangles:

My alarm clock is clearly jealous of my amazing relationship with my bed. Lmao good morning
— Marreese Speights (@Mospeights16) May 27, 2015

Padres first baseman Cody Decker on British manners:

I bet late 90 Hugh Grant would apologize and give back cars while playing Grand Theft Auto....
— Cody Decker (@Decker6) May 27, 2015

He Is…Larry Sanders:

Mood. pic.twitter.com/FHNCzrrWbI
— Larry Sanders (@l8show_thegoat) May 27, 2015

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