Jahlil Okafor is not a Connecticut congressman
Lesson of the day: Always proofread before you hit 'Tweet.'
On the day of the NBA Draft, basketball fans took to social media to comment on former Duke Blue Devil Jahlil Okafor going to the Philadelphia 76ers.
I just hope @jahimes doesn't go to Philly
— Timofy (@trock0407) June 25, 2015
@jahimes getting picked next #NBADraft
— colby jones (@JColby97) June 25, 2015
@jahimes welcome to the @Sixers
— Isaac (@ikegeez3) June 25, 2015
If you look closely, however, these tweets are not directed at Okafor himself, whose Twitter handle is @JahlilOkafor. Instead, these netizens mistakenly tweeted at Connecticut congressman Jim Himes.
Himes, 48, quickly responded to the misguided messages, effectively eliminating any speculation he would be suiting up for the woeful Sixers for the 2015-16 campaign.
Nope. Still staying in CT. Still have 18 months left on my two year contract. https://t.co/lNgeKpcoPR
— Jim Himes (@jahimes) June 26, 2015
Really?!? But I'm even worse at hoops than the average tight white guy! https://t.co/FiJUA0GV0S
— Jim Himes (@jahimes) June 26, 2015
It's a shame. Now, Philly fans won't be able to hear, "At guard, 5-foot-7, from Harvard University - James A. Himes!" as opening night starting lineups are announced.