
The Chirp
This is The Chirp, your all-inclusive look at the best observations, jokes and photos that athletes have recently shared on social media. Because while not every story can be told in 140 characters… some can:
Cavs forward Kevin Love on his decision to go back to Cleveland:
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) July 1, 2015
Knicks guard Jerian Grant and more on the Oprah-fication of NBA free agency:
Is this free agency or Oprah? You get a max, you get a max, you get a max, you get 50mil, you get 70mil! Yessir get paid fellas!
— Jerian Grant (@JerianGrant) July 1, 2015
Ok GM's, at almost 50 will take a 2yr 18mill deal, wanna play 20mins off your bench. Guarantee I will have plus mins.. Any takers?? ? #JOKES
— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) July 1, 2015
People taking home some serious cash in free agency! ???
— Nik Stauskas (@NStauskas11) July 1, 2015
………EVERYBODY GETS A MAX CONTRACT!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/CltRhJ79bo — ⚜♚⚜ (@QBronald) July 1, 2015
Giants guard Geoff Schwartz & former NFL wide receiver Plaxico Burress on guaranteed-money envy:
I hope my kid is 6'10 and can shoot a basketball. (Wishful thinking) #GuaranteedMoney
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) July 1, 2015
We all know my first hope is my kid is a lefty who throws gas. Then a righty with a stick who can field, then a 6'10 bball player
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) July 1, 2015
If I average 4 points a game in the NBA I can make 20 million. Sounds good to me. I'm trying out this season. Hahaha
— Plaxico Burress (@plaxicoburress) July 1, 2015
Olympic figure skater Ashley Wagner on the worst vibe-killer of all—rules:
When the rink you train at still doesn't get it...#drama #whatisthis #RIPAuxCord pic.twitter.com/6NDkCs6auJ
— Ashley Wagner (@AshWagner2010) July 1, 2015
Pistons guard Jodie Meeks on the bright side of haters:
"If u ain't got no haters u ain't poppin!"
— Jodie Meeks (@Jmeeks20) July 1, 2015
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe on appearances:
What politicians want you to think politics is like with them in charge. pic.twitter.com/PE3a4g7nuB
— Cassandra, Irredeemable Pudgy Nobody (@ChrisWarcraft) July 1, 2015
What politics is *actually* like with politicians in charge. pic.twitter.com/9pRBjKKRki
— Cassandra, Irredeemable Pudgy Nobody (@ChrisWarcraft) July 1, 2015
Ravens lineman John Urschel on important questions:
It is weird that every time I see a stat about the number of NFL players without a degree, I feel guilty for not having my PhD yet? — John Urschel (@MathMeetsFball) July 1, 2015
USWNT goalkeeper and World Cup finalist Hope Solo on having something to smile about:
Off to Vancouver...today we are nothing but all smiles! pic.twitter.com/OUoBcUJDbv
— Hope Solo (@hopesolo) July 1, 2015
Lions wide receiver Lance Moore and Seahawks linebacker Bruce Irvin on #ThatAwkwardMoment:
After 11 yrs in the league it's still awkward when the pee man comes to my house to test me for steroids!
— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) July 1, 2015
7 drugs test in 2 months. They just love collecting this clean pee from me huh
— Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) July 1, 2015
IndyCar driver Sage Karam on coming through in the clutch:
That's money pic.twitter.com/L0Sm4hAuaM
— Sage Karam (@SageKaram) July 1, 2015
Redskins tight end Niles Paul on the stress of read receipts:
Had to turn off my read recipients b/c I kept avoiding opening my aunts mass scripture messages & it was starting to get out of hand
— Niles Paul (@NilesP_) July 1, 2015
Bears guard Kyle Long breaks some news:
Pops just told me he is making a comeback… In a different sport pic.twitter.com/e4BlksTqSN — Kyle (@Ky1eLong) July 1, 2015
Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman and more on Canada Day:
Even though I'm not Canadian, y'all make me feel like I am. Happy Canada Day. Where's the poutine? Lol #TORONTO
— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) July 1, 2015
Day was already made by my Canadian barista!! He gave me my drink for less cause I didn't have enough change! #HappyCanadaDay #Godbless
— robbie ross (@Ross_108) July 1, 2015
Happy Canada Day!#CanadaDay2015 pic.twitter.com/O98nhwnuPp
— Israel (@iidonije) July 1, 2015
Happy Canada Day to all the Canadians... Enjoy your day!!!
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) July 1, 2015
Happy #CanadaDay to my friends up North!
— Hilary Knight (@HilaryKnight) July 1, 2015
Happy #CanadaDay !!! pic.twitter.com/sMh8X2R72X
— Toews' Burner Account (@JToewsBurner) July 1, 2015
Thunder guard Russell Westbrook on being the emoji you want to see in the world:
— Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) July 1, 2015
And finally, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant… #justsayin:
Social Media reporting shouldn't diminish the quality of content #justsayin pic.twitter.com/bpAcJGJW9r
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) July 1, 2015