Follow Friday: Celtics Twitter Guide

by Jeff Clark on Aug 20, 2010 6:00 AM EDT in Boston Celtics Articles

Like it or not, twitter has become a pretty big deal and the social media craze has reached new levels in sports.

For one thing, it is a great place to get the latest scoops. Rumors and breaking news items get tweeted before (sometimes long before) they get reported via traditional outlets or even blogs.

But the fascination doesn't end with the news cycle. Many athletes love using twitter to bypass the media and interact with fans directly (but with a "safe" separation). The Celtics already had a very active twitter representation (even without the tweet-a-holic Shelden Williams leaving this summer). But they entered a new Shaq-osphere when they added the Big Tweeter himself.

Shaq is a bit of a pioneer in that he was the biggest name player to take a very active (and creative) participation in twitter. As a result, he far out-paces most athletes (I don't know the actual top list) with over 3.1 million followers.

But who else on the Celtics has a twitter account? In the spirit of "Follow Friday," here's the list so far.

Shaquille O'Neal - @THE_REAL_SHAQ
Paul Pierce - @paulpierce34 (good for the occasional trash talk)
Glen Davis - @iambigbaby11 (he'll teach you how to Dougie)
Rajon Rondo - @RajonRondo (usually just promotional stuff)
Ray Allen - @greenRAYn20 (appears to be shut down)
Marquis Daniels - @Marquis_Daniels (sorry, but I don't understand 99% of what he writes)
Nate Robinson - @nate_robinson (signs every post with #wordaapp - its a Seattle thing, I guess)
Jermaine O'Neal - @jermaineoneal (needs a new background)
Avery Bradley - @Aabradley11 (rookie has the right idea)
Von Wafer - @vonwafer13 (get to know the new guy)

That's 10 players (out of 15 roster spots) tweeting. I'm not sure if it is the most in the NBA but it has to be up there.

By the way, it should go without saying that I'd appreciate it if you would follow @celticsblog

And while you're at it, follow members of the staff at @CelticsCircuit @jimmy_toscano @FLCeltsFan @TomHalzack @DaarisDirk and @sw43

And I'm sure I'll leave out some well deserving tweeters, but here's a few non-CelticsBlog related Celtics bloggers and peeps to follow (in no particular order): @RedsArmy @celticshub @CSL_Justin @CSL_Duke @ESPNForsberg @Pflanns @jcamerato @CelticsTown @GinosJungle @NorthStation @DevineBoston @Sherrodbcsn @SportsGuy33

Did I forget some? Share them in the comments and feel free to tell people what your account is.

Bonus Link: Gino's Jungle | 10 people you must follow on Twitter if you're a Celtics fan

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Can't say I'm surprised KG doesn't "Tweet"

KG seems to be a very private dude, which I’m perfectly fine with. When’s the last time you’ve ever heard anything about KG’s private life, I’d say quite long ago. Good for him, that’s he been able to avoid the media, very rarely these days does anything good come from interacting too much with them.

by KG's Knee on Aug 20, 2010 7:34 AM EDT reply actions

My Twitter Account: @WAD1980

Some of you may already follow you and some of you may not. I am pretty active on Twitter. As Jeff said, its a great way to get breaking news, reach out to athletes and to debate with other fans. I am a huge Celtics fan but my tweets aren’t limited to just Celtics talk. I will talk about all things Boston sports. Feel free to start following me. I am opinionated but I love listening to different views. If you stop by my page and like my opinions say hello and I will follow back.

by wildo05 on Aug 20, 2010 7:37 AM EDT reply actions

I'll pass on tweeting and live vicarously through the cbloggers,

thanks.

Oh and I agree Daniels tweets make Baby Jesus cry.

"Do you know that nonbelievers create the most positive energy?" Davis said

by Birdbrain on Aug 20, 2010 9:04 AM EDT reply actions

I feel like the Wizard in the Wizard of Oz as he tries to fly Dorothy back to Kansas and the ballon gets away

Dorothy screams "Come Back! , Come Back!

The Old Wizard screams "I can’t – I don’t know how it works! as he floats off….

Tweet: I don’t kow how it works!!!!! arghhhh….and I am floating off anyway…..

and don’t anybody say “tap your heels three times” I don’t wear ruby slippers………they’re Green!!!

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Aug 20, 2010 9:37 AM EDT reply actions

Of course Shaq woul use all caps

by Warrior Spirit on Aug 20, 2010 9:42 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

My Twitteraccount: @GrizzXXL

glad to know BBD account – he is a funny guy. For my self I’m watching many NBA-players but I’m not really active by myself (maybe because nobody follow me .)

by greenmech on Aug 20, 2010 10:12 AM EDT reply actions

No interest in tweeting...

I understand the concept. I just don’t care that much about strangers’ lives, and I’m sure most people don’t care too much about mine, either.

For reporters, I get the fascination. For everyone else, not so much.

All the negativity in this town sucks. It sucks, and it stinks, and it sucks. - Rick Pitino

by Roy_Hobbs on Aug 20, 2010 10:54 AM EDT reply actions

You'd be amazed at how many people do care.

Also, you can keep in touch with news sites by use of Twitter, or NBA clubs, blogs, etc. That’s what I use my @4hoopz account for anyway. The @daarisDirk is more or less to keep in touch with my buddies back in Holland ;)

Anyway, just sayin’ :D

- Dirk van Boxtel, the wandering Celtic fan.
Twitter: @4Hoopz

by Kiorrik on Aug 20, 2010 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm not amazed at all about 'how many people do care'. But, like Roy (& Po), I still just don't care.

Too many inputs and outputs already. I just don’t have the time/energy for every possible medium of expression and consumption.

And from the feeling I was just now left with after taking the 5 minutes to go and scan each of the above twitter pages, I can honestly tell you I will probably never get ‘into’ twitter. Way too much noise.

And this is for twitter pages for people (Celtics players) whom I actually have a strong interest in!

I simply do not have the inclination for it, I guess. I’d say I was too old, but I know that a lot of older folks than myself do ‘tweet’.

by mmmmm on Aug 20, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions