Social media reacts to Derrick Rose’s retirement: ‘Thanks for the memories’

Derrick Rose announced his retirement from basketball after asking to be waived by the Memphis Grizzlies. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 draft played for the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit …

Derrick Rose announced his retirement from basketball after asking to be waived by the Memphis Grizzlies. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 draft played for the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons and Memphis over his pro career.

Many fans still wonder what Rose, the youngest MVP in NBA history, could have accomplished had he not suffered that horrible ACL injury during the 2012 playoffs.

Here’s how social media reacted to his decision:

How NBA Twitter reacted when LeBron James returned to the Cavs: ‘For6iven”

Exactly 10 years ago today, LeBron James announced his decision to return to Cleveland, a move that sent shockwaves through the league and, of course, thrown NBA Twitter too. Here’s how people reacted online to the big news:

Exactly 10 years ago today, LeBron James announced his decision to return to Cleveland, a move that sent shockwaves through the league and, of course, thrown NBA Twitter too.

Here’s how people reacted online to the big news:

Social media reacts to Bronny James being drafted by the Lakers to play with LeBron: ‘This gotta be the biggest flex’

Bronny James finally got drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers at the No. 55 spot, making history in the NBA as LeBron James will have the opportunity to play alongside his son. Here’s how Social Media reacted to Bronny becoming an NBA player:

Bronny James finally got drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers at the No. 55 spot, making history in the NBA as LeBron James will have the opportunity to play alongside his son.

Here’s how Social Media reacted to Bronny becoming an NBA player:

Social media reacts to Mavs winning Game 5 vs. Timberwolves: ‘Luka Doncic had Snoop Dogg flabbergasted’

The Dallas Mavericks reached the NBA Finals for the third time in franchise history after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Luka Doncic was unstoppable with 36 points, 10 rebounds and five assists …

The Dallas Mavericks reached the NBA Finals for the third time in franchise history after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.

Luka Doncic was unstoppable with 36 points, 10 rebounds and five assists while Kyrie Irving added 36 points. Those two outscored Minnesota in the first half 44 to 40.

Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 56 points but it wasn’t enough to force Game 6.

Here’s how social media reacted to the Mavs winning Game 5.

NBA Twitter reacts to Celtics winning Game 3 vs. Pacers: ‘Jrue Holiday wins basketball games’

The Celtics are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals for the 23rd time in franchise history after beating the Pacers 114-111. Jayson Tatum led Boston with 36 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, while Jaylen Brown added 24 points, veteran Al …

The Celtics are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals for the 23rd time in franchise history after beating the Pacers 114-111.

Jayson Tatum led Boston with 36 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, while Jaylen Brown added 24 points, veteran Al Horford made seven three-pointers and Jrue Holiday got a key steal to seal the victory.

With Tyrese Haliburton sidelined with a left hamstring injury, Andrew Nembhard had a playoff career-high 32 points, and Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam combined for 44 points.

Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to the Celtics winning Game 3.

NBA Twitter reacts to Mavericks beating Timberwolves in Game 2: ‘Bully Luka’

The Dallas Mavericks staged an impressive comeback to secure a thrilling 109-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals. Luka Doncic led the way for the Mavericks with a triple-double …

The Dallas Mavericks staged an impressive comeback to secure a thrilling 109-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals.

Luka Doncic led the way for the Mavericks with a triple-double tallying 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists, hitting the winning three-pointer over Rudy Gobert. Kyrie Irving chipped in with 20 points, while centers Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively combined for 30 points on 14-of-16 shooting.

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns struggled with their shooting, while Naz Reid, who scored 23 points off the bench, missed the potential game-winning shot.

Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to the Mavs winning Game 2.

NBA Twitter reacts to Knicks beating Pacers in Game 5: ‘Where were you when Jalen Brunson took Aaron Nesmith’s soul?’

The Knicks are one win away from reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000 after a 121-91 win over the Pacers. Jalen Brunson again led New York with 44 points, 28 of them in the first half, and seven assists while Josh …

The Knicks are one win away from reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000 after a 121-91 win over the Pacers.

Jalen Brunson again led New York with 44 points, 28 of them in the first half, and seven assists while Josh Hart added 18 points and 11 rebounds.

Tyrese Haliburton had a quiet night with 13 points and five assists as Indiana was outrebounded 29-53.

Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to the Knicks pivotal win:

NBA Twitter reacts to Cavs winning Game 2 vs. Celtics: ‘Donovan Mitchell looks so much like Dwyane Wade’

The Cleveland Cavaliers tied the first-round series against the Boston Celtics 1-1 after beating them 94-118 in Game 2. Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 29 points, seven rebounds and eight assists, while Evan Mobley added a double-double of his …

The Cleveland Cavaliers tied the first-round series against the Boston Celtics 1-1 after beating them 94-118 in Game 2.

Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 29 points, seven rebounds and eight assists, while Evan Mobley added a double-double of his own with 21 points and 10 rebounds.

Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to Cleveland’s victory over Boston in Game 2.

NBA Twitter reacts to Knicks taking 2-0 lead vs. Pacers: ‘Jalen Brunson said Call the ambulance! But not for me!’

Jalen Brunson scored 29 points as the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 130-121 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. OG Anunoby had 28 points before leaving the game with a hamstring injury while Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo …

Jalen Brunson scored 29 points as the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 130-121 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

OG Anunoby had 28 points before leaving the game with a hamstring injury while Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo combined for 47 points.

Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 31 points and nine assists and Obi Toppin added 20 points off the bench.

Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to the Knicks victory.

NBA Twitter reacts to OKC taking Game 1 vs. Dallas: ‘Stepback Shai doesn’t miss’

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a 117-95 victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals vs. the Mavericks. The Canadian star almost recorded a triple-double (29 points, nine rebounds and nine assists) while Chet Holmgren added 19 …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a 117-95 victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals vs. the Mavericks. The Canadian star almost recorded a triple-double (29 points, nine rebounds and nine assists) while Chet Holmgren added 19 points and seven rebounds.

Kyrie Irving scored 20 points while Luka Doncic just shot 6 of 19 from the field for the Mavs.

Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to OKC’s win over Dallas.