All eyes were focused on NBA All-Star Weekend, which had a lacklustre Slam Dunk Contest, former team-mates-now-turned-rivals Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant reuniting, New Orleans’ own Anthony Davis earning MVP and DeMarcus Cousins being traded.
Here are some of the best tweets of the week…
The dunk contest may not have been as epic as last year’s, but Glenn Robinson III showed the world what he could do https://t.co/UogtjkxAOB pic.twitter.com/gAetIAy95J
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 19, 2017
The internet doing Aaron Gordon dirty😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/a9atBfGed1
— Legends (@LegendsofCH) February 19, 2017
paul pierce so old he uses one phone’s zoom to read the texts on his other phone pic.twitter.com/L4UWOM1YGI
— martin rickman (@martinrickman) February 19, 2017
This is for NOLA pic.twitter.com/e291PU5axI
— Anthony Davis (@AntDavis23) February 20, 2017
anyone who has ever briefly gotten back together with an ex knows that alley oop MEANT NOTHING
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) February 20, 2017
When the alarm clock goes off on Monday: https://t.co/bsMPiiUqhT pic.twitter.com/mlOfV0yfgs
— SB Nation (@SBNation) January 18, 2016
I don't even think @NBA2K would let that trade happen even with the trade override option off LOL
— Isaiah Thomas (@Isaiah_Thomas) February 20, 2017
.@boogiecousins will wear jersey #0 pic.twitter.com/YECFrYDfrR
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 21, 2017
Source familiar w/ Kings’ thinking: "Vivek thinks Buddy [Hield] has Steph Curry potential.” Am told that fixation was a key driver in deal.
— Baxter Holmes (@BaxterHolmes) February 20, 2017
24,22,28,28,29,33 and 24 this season. That's the # of wins with Cousins! It was time to move into another direction! Period!
— Grant Napear (@GrantNapearshow) February 20, 2017
TWEETLETS
Lincoln City’s massive upset to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals stole headlines, but Joey Barton drew the ire of
Twitter for his flop, while Sean Raggett fulfilled his dream.
Wasn't trying to get the Big Man sent off. It was my job to front screen and disrupt him. Was trying to get back in front of him. (1)
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) February 18, 2017
Tried to duck under his arm and he moved it back and hit me on the head. Contact is part of the game, no problem with that. (2)
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) February 18, 2017
Unlike their player saying he was kicked on the floor and also the one who jumped and held his face as if he'd been struck. (3)
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) February 18, 2017
What a feeling, class performance from the lads and unreal to get the winner against a premier league side ⚽️❤️ pic.twitter.com/Oc4uOM1zLW
— Sean Raggett (@SeanRaggett) February 18, 2017
Players who roll around when nobody touches them should be subsequently banned. I hate cheats. Authorities should address it.
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) February 3, 2013
I hope I get to play against Joey Barton one day #dream #kneehightackles
— Sean Raggett (@SeanRaggett) June 9, 2012
WTA STARS HIT DUBAI
Players have been enjoying themselves in the emirate during the Dubai Duty Free Championships.
Great experience in the #GreenPlanet ! Really something to do while you are in Dubai ! 🐒🐥🦋🐛🐍🐢🦎🐜🕷🦂🌱📸#DDFtennis #SelfieChallenge pic.twitter.com/CprksFZsB9
— Caroline Garcia (@CaroGarcia) February 20, 2017
Good night from Dubai! Day off, back to work tomorrow. Buenas noches de Dubai. Día libre y mañana vuelta al trabajo. #BurjKhalifa @DDFTennis pic.twitter.com/KKEWeaDOFZ
— Garbiñe Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza) February 17, 2017
.@ARadwanska Cruises The Dubai Water Canal
Link: https://t.co/QuAoojkZYt pic.twitter.com/NhrTxA6Itw— Dubai Tennis Champs (@DDFTennis) February 21, 2017
#DDFTennis @WTA top seed @AngeliqueKerber was joined by friends for Dinner In The Sky UAEhttps://t.co/SytpG4XR62 pic.twitter.com/TQ4d9tiJDW
— Dubai Tennis Champs (@DDFTennis) February 21, 2017
Today's mood💪🏻😁 pic.twitter.com/86TDdJQyF8
— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) February 21, 2017
Happy with a late night win !Didn't make to the players party but met this buddy earlier @wta @DDFTennis 😊 pic.twitter.com/cHm7O4xV8G
— Elina Svitolina (@ElinaSvitolina) February 21, 2017
Dubai at night😍 #WhenInDubai Ночной Дубай😍 pic.twitter.com/7GaTVbfq61
— Elena Vesnina (@EVesnina001) February 19, 2017
