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Twitter has become the go-to source to gauge athlete reaction to big sports events.The Boston Celtics hiring of Brad Stevens, shocked us all, including one of their biggest fans, Roddy White. Twitter gives us a window into the minds of our favorite athletes, in particular we get to see them voice their opinions on other sports.
I can’t believe the C’s hired a kid today no chance at succeeding in the NBA
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) July 4, 2013
White voiced an opinion that many that follow the NBA have also voiced, including yours truly.
Doc had a hard time coaching rondo who is my C’s best player and you think he listens to brad Stevens good luck
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) July 4, 2013
Another good point by Roddy. Doc Rivers is a former player with an impressive resume, and he and Rajon Rondo were at each other’s throats. How is Stevens going to reel him in?
Spo was mentored by pat Riley one of the best coaches ever in basketball ever who mentored coach Stevens please let me know
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) July 4, 2013
People (Celtic fans no doubt) responded to White’s criticism, using Miami Heat coach, Eric Spolestra as an example. It’s a bad example because Spo started from the bottom, slowly working his way up the ladder, and as White pointed out he was mentored by one of the greatest coaches of all-time in Pat Riley.
Please stop telling telling me he took a mid major to back to back finals ok he had a lottery pick on that team and 10 seniors
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) July 4, 2013
Probably White’s weakest response. Stevens was a great college coach, getting a team like Butler to the sweet sixteen – much less back to back championship game appearances – is an accomplishment.
I actually got people on my timeline calling me a nigga god bless you on this great 4th of July
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) July 4, 2013
And of course, things (as they often do on Twitter) got ugly. Sometimes I wonder why any athlete subjects themselves to the hatred and vitriol that Twitter has to offer. During his rant, White revealed that he’s actually a Celtics fan. I find it fun to see a highly paid and successful athlete react to news about his team the same way you or I would. For all the problems with social networking, it still gives the fan insight into the minds of their favorite athletes that they otherwise wouldn’t.
Ronny Carlton is an NFL writer for Rant Sports, you can follow him on Twitter or like him on Facebook.
