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op athletes across various sports enjoy a great social media following, and NBA players are no different. Franchises like the LA Lakers, New York Knicks, and Golden State Warriors are some of the most popular teams in the world, and their players also enjoy similar recognition.
Five NBA stars who use social media websites frequently
LeBron James and Stephen Curry have been some of the most active athletes on social media, but players like Ja Morant and Lonzo Ball have also stepped up their social media lately.
On that note, let's take a look at the top five active players on social media websites-
#5 - Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets
Kyrie Irving is extremely popular on the image-sharing social website Instagram, with 15 million followers. He is also big on Twitter, where 4.3 million people follow him. Irving's popularity doesn't come as a surprise, considering he has won a championship and has his own Nike shoe-line.
Irving has been quite active on both Twitter and Instagram, posting the latest updates on his professional and personal life.
Apart from that, Irving is known for his brilliant dribbling and shooting skills. A point guard by trade, he now plays as a shooting guard for the Brooklyn Nets since James Harden's arrival.
#4 - Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis Antetokoumpo has one of the best resumes in NBA history at a relatively young age of 26, and he is also a well-recognized athlete on social media. The 'Greek Freak' has 10.6 million followers on Instagram and 1.9 million followers on Twitter.
Antetokoumpo is expected to dominate the NBA for years to come, and the power forward's frequent use of social media suggests that his popularity is only going to grow with time.
Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA MVP, is fresh off winning a championship with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Wisconsin-based franchise won their first ring since 1972 during the 2020-21 NBA finals, defeating the Phoenix Suns in six games. Antetokounmpo played a major role in the triumph, averaging 30 points and 12 rebounds in the postseason.
#3 - Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
NBA superstar Damian Lillard is known for expressing his views quite often on social media, especially on Twitter. Lillard is usually quite frank in interviews and pressers and portrays a similar attitude on social media as well.
Lillard has 2.8 million followers on Twitter and 9.3 million followers on Instagram. He actively posts his views on rap music, boxing, and mixed martial arts on social media.
Lillard has been the subject of multiple trade rumors this summer, and there is a great chance that the mercurial point guard will not be a Portland Trail Blazer in the upcoming season.
#2 - Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets
Arguably, no player has been part of more controversies on social media than Kevin Durant in the last few years. Durant often indulges in sports debates with fans and doesn't shy away from letting his opinion be known.
Durant has a whopping 19.2 million followers on Twitter and has a following of 12.2 million on Instagram.
Durant currently plies his trade with the Brooklyn Nets and is a regular fixture for them at the small forward position. The Nets are one of the strongest contenders for the NBA championship, and their hopes will majorly rest on Durant's shoulders.
#1 - LeBron James, LA Lakers
LeBron James is by far the most active and most followed NBA personality on social media websites. 'King James' has 50 million followers on Twitter and 96.4 million followers on Twitter and maintains healthy activity on both platforms.
The subjects of James' posts are wide-ranging, from advertisements to political opinions. James is revered as arguably the greatest NBA player of all time, and that is a major reason behind his popularity on social media.
LeBron James and the LA Lakers are among the favorites for the NBA championship this upcoming season, with Russell Westbrook's arrival making them one of the strongest rosters in the league.
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