NBA players a-Twitter over Pacquiao-Mayweather
Even if it's 75 percent hype, you don't call something the "fight of the century" without getting opinions on the long-awaited Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather bout Saturday night in Las Vegas.
And even with a Game 7 happening, where else but Twitter for NBA players to chime in?
Ready for Fight Night! Who are you guys supporting? #Pacquiao or #Mayweather?
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) May 2, 2015
Most asked question this weekend "Who You Got Winning The Fight" ??? https://t.co/v753Hjve41 pic.twitter.com/kDQ7anREBW
— Anthony Bennett (@AnthonyBennett) May 2, 2015
Like water being wet, NBA players in Vegas in the offseason - or after their careers - is just a given.
Celtics G Isaiah Thomas & PHI legend Allen Iverson share a moment in Vegas hours before #MayPac. (via @Isaiah_Thomas) pic.twitter.com/By30Qnxw1K
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 2, 2015
Charles Barkley and Reggie Miller got the night off from their TNT duties to hit up the festivities. Barkley was replaced by Nate Robinson, of all people, on the studio panel.
On the #MayPac red carpet with @ReggieMillerTNT and Sir Charles! pic.twitter.com/Zaa37dTbJm
— SHOWTIME SPORTS (@SHOsports) May 3, 2015
Not surprisingly, however, given Mayweather's history with domestic violence, there's been a fair amount of social media blowback towards the boxer, his fans and the fight in general.
Good luck to the Champ @FloydMayweather tonight! He is cool on Instagram but he is real on @Shots!!
— Chandler Parsons (@ChandlerParsons) May 2, 2015
Hey @ChandlerParsons : Help me understand why you'd celebrate someone completely unapologetic on domestic violence https://t.co/xizrPJhDtL
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) May 2, 2015