Tweet Thing: Twitter Becoming More Popular In NBA Circles

Raptors' Chris Bosh Professes His Devotion To Twitter By Posting Regular Updates

Social networking site Twitter is “becoming ever more popular … judging from the number of times it was referenced by hoop types” during last weekend’s NBA All-Star Game festivities, according to Dave Feschuk of the TORONTO STAR. Raptors F Chris Bosh "has professed his devotion to Twitter by posting regular updates on everything from his whereabouts to his current state of being." Bosh: “We’re hitting (Twitter) hard. It’s interesting just to get people’s reply. You can put up what you’re doing. Or if you have a question, you’d be surprised how much people know.” Feschuk reports Bosh was “marveling at the usefulness of the application” during last Friday’s NBA Technology Summit, as he and Suns G Steve Nash were among the NBAers to speak on varying panels. Meanwhile, NBA Commissioner David Stern "recently posted a short greeting on the NBA's official feed" on the site, and Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban also "hits it hard." Bosh indicated that he uses Twitter “to connect with his fan base, even if his is a relatively small following” (TORONTO STAR, 2/17).

BIKE WANTED: In L.A., James Wagner notes cyclist Lance Armstrong Sunday morning via Twitter “sent out a message … detailing a startling revelation." Armstrong, who is participating in the Amgen Tour of California, wrote, "Whoa!! They just came to my room and said our truck was broken into and someone stole my time trial bike." Armstrong a half-hour later "posted a picture of the black and yellow bike, valued at nearly $10,000, and offered a reward." Meanwhile, U.S. Gold Medal-winning swimmer Michael Phelps "also maintains a Twitter account," while Suns C Shaquille O'Neal "sent out a tweet after" Sunday's NBA All-Star Game (L.A. TIMES, 2/17).