- NBA news breaker Shams Charania mistakenly tweeted Lillard was traded to the Raptors
- Lillard was actually headed to the Bucks in a three-team deal
- The error became meme material, reminding reporters to double-check facts
In the rapid-paced world of NBA breaking news, accuracy is crucial, but even the best sometimes slip. Shams Charania, a respected NBA news breaker, recently experienced this firsthand when he prematurely tweeted that Damian Lillard was traded to the Toronto Raptors. The internet, being its unforgiving self, didn’t let the mistake go unnoticed.
Charania’s tweet sent shockwaves through the basketball community. Fans of the Raptors briefly reveled in the euphoria, believing their team landed one of the league’s premier point guards. However, the celebration was short-lived as Charania quickly corrected the error, indicating Lillard was in fact headed to the Milwaukee Bucks in a massive three-team deal.
The quick deletion didn’t save Charania from the relentless roasting by NBA fans. Screenshots of the erroneous tweet spread like wildfire, becoming the day’s meme material. Twitter users, armed with their wit and humor, made sure Charania wouldn’t forget his gaffe anytime soon. From playful jabs to exaggerated memes, the NBA Twitter community was in full swing.
One fan was so pissed that they called other users to attack Shams.
we cannot let shams get away with this pic.twitter.com/IngcY7PVRZ
— Molly Morrison (@mollyhannahm) September 27, 2023
One fan said that their chest nearly imploded and they were happy for a second before feeling immense pain.
My chest imploded Molly. I cried tears of joy for 1.5 seconds before immense pain
— HTB ♨️ (@HenryTheBlasian) September 27, 2023
Another fan simply said that Woj was simply greater than Shams.
Woj > Sham
— Mugen (@nft_mugen) September 27, 2023
Another fan said that they believed it for seconds before the real trade came out.
Hahaha I believe it for 2 seconds until the 💣 landed
— ginobilisaurus (@ginobilisaurus) September 27, 2023
One fan was shocked at the massive mistake as this was the biggest trade of the season.
Truly shocking mistake. Can’t screw up the biggest transfer of the summer in this biz
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) September 27, 2023
While another fan said that Shams always reports early with several mistakes.
https://twitter.com/Blairosophy/status/1707116799211512031
Another fan joined in taking action against Shams and enquired what options do they have.
What options do we have
— matt (@mpt_matt) September 27, 2023
While another fan said that Shams era is over.
Shams linsanity run is over pic.twitter.com/tOnqA4tsYx
— Zeldam (@Zeldam_) September 27, 2023
Another fan who seems like a Raptors supporter said they have never felt pain like this before.
I've never experienced pain like this
— Comp (0-1) (@CompMVP) September 27, 2023
While the Raptors had been a rumored destination for Lillard, and mistakes can happen to the best of us, this incident served as a gentle reminder to reporters everywhere about the importance of double-checking facts. For NBA fans, it was just another day of fun and banter in the ever-dynamic world of basketball news.
Raptors Miss Out On Damian Lillard
The NBA trade season can be a rollercoaster of emotions, with teams and fans alike hanging onto every whisper and rumor. For over a week, the Toronto Raptors appeared to be in the driver’s seat in the race for Damian Lillard, the star point guard. The anticipation among the Raptors faithful was palpable, with visions of Lillard dawning the black and red jersey and taking the team to new heights.
Yet, as the dust settled, it was the Milwaukee Bucks, not the Raptors, that emerged as Lillard’s new home. So, what went wrong for Toronto? Speculation suggests that the Raptors’ reluctance to part with key young assets played a pivotal role. OG Anunoby and Scottie Barnes, both of whom have shown immense promise and have become fan favorites, were allegedly sticking points in the negotiations.
The hesitation to include either player in trade talks underlines their importance to the franchise’s future. However, it also highlights the challenging balancing act teams face: securing immediate star power versus maintaining future potential. While the “what could have been” will linger for Raptors fans, the team’s commitment to its young core is clear. Only time will tell if this decision pays off in the long run.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Gets His Wish
Over the last couple of months, the NBA community has been buzzing with whispers of discontent emanating from the Milwaukee Bucks’ camp. Giannis Antetokounmpo, the heart and soul of the team, expressed his dissatisfaction with the organization’s perceived inertia in strengthening the roster. His concerns became so pronounced that he even held off on signing an extension, casting a shadow over his future with the Bucks.
But the winds of change have swept through Milwaukee. The blockbuster acquisition of Damian Lillard to join the ranks alongside Giannis and Khris Middleton has sent shockwaves through the league. This powerhouse trio’s formation has not only addressed Giannis’s grievances but has also catapulted the Bucks into pole position as title favorites.
With Lillard’s sharpshooting, Middleton’s all-around prowess, and Giannis’s dominant inside presence, the Bucks have arguably the most formidable Big Three in the NBA. Pundits and fans alike now see them as the team to beat not just for the upcoming season but potentially for the next two seasons as well. Giannis’s call for action has been emphatically answered, and with this reinforced lineup, the Deer is poised for a dominant run.
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