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# ![@bballforever_ Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::836653298.png) @bballforever_ Basketball Forever

Basketball Forever posts on X about nba, lebron james, kevin durant, okc the most. They currently have XXXXXXX followers and XX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

### Engagements: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::836653298/interactions)
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### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::836653298/posts_active)
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### Followers: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::836653298/followers)
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**Social category influence**
[nba](/list/nba)  #264 [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  #2941 [countries](/list/countries)  XXXX% [stocks](/list/stocks)  XXXX% [fashion brands](/list/fashion-brands)  XXXX%

**Social topic influence**
[nba](/topic/nba) #526, [lebron james](/topic/lebron-james) #31, [kevin durant](/topic/kevin-durant) #162, [okc](/topic/okc) #129, [has been](/topic/has-been) #4055, [sacramento kings](/topic/sacramento-kings) #84, [zach](/topic/zach) #106, [over the](/topic/over-the) #1040, [drops](/topic/drops) #183, [san diego](/topic/san-diego) XXXX%

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### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::836653298/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"If NBA players were the face of expansion teams: 🌋 Hawaii = Anthony Edwards 🎲 Las Vegas = Ja Morant 🧜♂ San Diego = Giannis Antetokounmpo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1977156904330920424) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-11T23:38Z 135.9K followers, 16.2K engagements


"One of the best stories coming out of NBA draft is that of Khaman Maluach. Maluach made history after becoming the highest draft selection who ever participated in the NBA Academy Africa and the Basketball Africa League when he was drafted as the 2025 10th overall pick. Maluach was born in South Sudan and raised in Uganda after arriving there as a refugee during a civil war. There was a lack of basketball facilities in Uganda so he used to walk XX minutes to the nearest court to play. Having already represented South Sudan at the 2024 Olympics and been with Duke to the NCAA tournament"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1938228254722101458) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-06-26T13:30Z 135.8K followers, 7632 engagements


"Brandin Podziemski wants Stephen Curry & Draymond Green to pass the franchise down to him after they retire 🤝🔑 When they leave this thing they got to leave it with somebody. How can I have their trust And they can go to (owner) Joe (Lacob) and (general manager) Mike (Dunleavy) and be like Hey we want to leave it with him. Hes going to continue what were leaving. So I think about that all time and I set myself up in that position to have that. And theres a lot of other things than just skill that you need to be in that position. (via The Athletic)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1976099788950237430) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-09T01:37Z 135.8K followers, 43.8K engagements


"BREAKING: LeBron James will MISS the Laker's season opener against the Warriors on Oct. XX and will be out for 3-4 weeks with sciatica on his right side 🚨 (via Shams)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1976395363105050913) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-09T21:12Z 135.8K followers, 23.8K engagements


"Russell Westbrook may have an offer in China worth nearly 4x what NBA teams could offer him 😳💰 I heard something from someone I trust enough not to blow off what they said: he may have an offer in China for about half a seasonand its damn near quadruple what the Kings could offer him. Westbrook XX has been linked to the Xinjiang Flying Tigers a professional basketball team based in rmqi Xinjiang China. (via Carmichael Dave)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1976680432016957587) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-10T16:05Z 135.8K followers, 92.5K engagements


"Nike Ja X Halloween "Zombie" releases October 21st 🧟♂😱 Would you cop"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1978068267874038157) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-14T12:00Z 135.8K followers, 6888 engagements


"Luka in his first preseason game for the Lakers: 🔸25 PTS 🔸7 REB 🔸4 AST 🔸47% FG 🔸50% 3PT 🔸22 MINS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1978315004144218406) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-15T04:20Z 135.8K followers, 11.8K engagements


"BREAKING: The Lakers are taking a "patient approach" with LeBron's rehab and targeting a mid-November return. (via Shams)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1978651212489597317) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-16T02:36Z 135.8K followers, 21.2K engagements


"Since last years training camp with the Lakers Anthony Davis has gained XX pounds 😯"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1973379876221513914) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-01T13:30Z 135.9K followers, 5.1M engagements


"NBA legends' record vs Tim Duncan: 🔹Kobe Bryant : 39-43 🔹Dirk Nowitzki: 37-53 🔹Shaq: 33-29 🔹Steve Nash : 31-52 🔹Jason Kidd: 29-35 🔹Kevin Durant: 22-22 🔹Chris Paul: 21-34 🔹Kevin Garnett: 19-33 🔹Pau Gasol: 17-38 🔹LeBron James: 15-21 🔹Vince Carter: 14-42 🔹Carmelo Anthony : 12-26 🔹Dwyane Wade : 10-19 🔹Allen Iverson : 10-19 League of his own 🙌"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1973735255912944029) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-02T13:02Z 135.9K followers, 886.8K engagements


"BREAKING: Russell Westbrook is signing with the Sacramento Kings 👑 (via Shams)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1978495980526817613) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-15T16:19Z 135.9K followers, 31.1K engagements


"Russell Westbrook will wear No. XX for the Sacramento Kings 🔥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1978963528808829072) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-16T23:17Z 135.9K followers, 22.5K engagements


"OKCs rings 💍🥶 Crafted from 14-karat white and yellow gold with blue and orange sapphires (including XX orange ones wrapping the whole thing) plus diamonds for the players number 🔥 (via @ScoopB)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1980780763571450252) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-21T23:38Z 135.9K followers, 11.3K engagements


"Kendrick Perkins on Russell Westbrook: I think he should be on the Milwaukee Bucks right now I really do. 🦌👀 (via Road Trippin)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1974977701388943538) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-05T23:19Z 135.9K followers, 31.4K engagements


"Allen Iverson says Russell Westbrook is the player that reminds him the most of himself mentally on the court 🪞 Russ went hard. Russ plays every game like its his last you can tell. The energy level is always the same. Everything is full effort. Thats not taking away from anybody else." (via The Stephen A. Smith Show)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1976263879693910215) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-09T12:30Z 135.9K followers, 99.8K engagements


"Steph and Seth were wearing each others jerseys during shoot-around 🤝 🔥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1976669335499485356) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-10T15:21Z 135.9K followers, 130.2K engagements


"Zach Edey is the HEAVIEST player heading into the season at XXX POUNDS ⚖💪"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1978185813050474550) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-14T19:47Z 135.9K followers, 84.2K engagements


"Derrick White in Boston's win tonight: 🔸33 PTS 🔸9 REB 🔸6 AST 🔸4 BLK 🔸43% FG 🔸35% 3PT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1978644692037493056) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-16T02:10Z 135.9K followers, 6877 engagements


"The Cavs are bringing back their Navy Blue Classic Edition uniforms that LeBron wore during the 2007 NBA Finals run 🔥 They'll wear the unis when the Lakers play in Cleveland on January 28th 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1978788009689657646) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-16T11:40Z 135.9K followers, 108.9K engagements


"Russell Westbrook and Dennis Schroder will play together for a third time on three separate teams 🤝"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1978889050913186195) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-16T18:21Z 135.9K followers, 95.2K engagements


"Kevin Durant on the leagues reaction to James Harden being traded out of OKC: What really pissed me off is like Bron and D-Wade and so many dudes around the NBA sending tweets out like Congrats to my bro James Hes going to kill it. I know Bron was so f*cking happy we werent together anymore. Cause we was on they ass. (via Starting 5)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1978912522788048973) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-16T19:54Z 135.9K followers, 30.1K engagements


"BREAKING: G League MVP and 3x NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung has agreed to a deal with the Chicago Bulls 🚨 (via HoopsHype)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1979251243450007582) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-17T18:20Z 135.9K followers, 720.9K engagements


"The Bulls have WAIVED Mac McClung only X hours after signing him 😢 He will play for the Windy City Bulls in the G-League. Damn. (via Keith Smith)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1979331967935262814) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-17T23:41Z 135.9K followers, 108.6K engagements


"Kevin Durant is now the ALL-TIME LEADER in NBA career earnings surpassing LeBron James 🐐💲 X. Kevin Durant - $591M X. LeBron James - $581M X. Stephen Curry - $533M X. Devin Booker - $520M X. Paul George - $517M"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1980066402267759031) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-20T00:19Z 135.9K followers, 54.4K engagements


"Players that will miss the start of the NBA season with injury: 🔸Jayson Tatum 🔸Damian Lillard 🔸LeBron James 🔸Jalen Williams 🔸Kyrie Irving 🔸Tyrese Haliburton 🔸Fred VanVleet 🔸Domantas Sabonis 🔸De'Aaron Fox 🔸Tyler Herro 🔸Jalen Green 🔸Darius Garland 🔸Dejounte Murray 🔸Coby White 🔸Jaden Ivey 🔸Jared McCain 🔸Keegan Murray 🔸Scoot Henderson 🔸Jeremy Sochan 🔸Zach Edey 🔸Moses Moody 🔸Max Strus 🔸DeAnthony Melton 🔸Dorian Finney-Smith 🔸TJ McConnell 🔸Ty Jerome 🔸Scotty Pippen Jr. 🔸Kevon Looney 🔸Nikola Topic 🔸Haywood Highsmith 🔸Georges Niang 🔸Bilal Coulibaly 😳😳😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1980446668115046904) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-21T01:30Z 135.9K followers, 90.6K engagements


"Lu Dort trying everything to guard KD 💀 (via @NBA)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1980837217586270573) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-22T03:22Z 135.9K followers, 3143 engagements


"BREAKING: Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid (knee) has been cleared to make his preseason debut tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves 🚨 (via Chris Haynes)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1979232849124360202) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-17T17:07Z 135.9K followers, 22K engagements


"The NBA has implemented a NEW RULE where defensive players cannot hit the offensive players hand before or after the shot. This was previously deemed as hot stove contact and will now result in free throws. Steph Curry will be a HUGE beneficiary to the rule change after being a victim to hot stove assault for many years 😵💫 (via NBA)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1976381922134876386) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-09T20:19Z 135.9K followers, 1.1M engagements


"In the annual NBA GM survey LeBron James was ranked: 👑 2nd Best Basketball IQ 👑 3rd Most Versatile Player 👑 4th Best Small Forward 👑 4th Best Leader 👑 AMONGST TOP-8 most athletic The oldest player in the league and still top tier 🐐"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1976970964937400565) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-11T11:19Z 135.9K followers, 26.2K engagements


"The Lakers can swoop in and potentially offer a competitive package for Giannis Jovan Buha says 👀 LAL will have three tradable first-round picks and three swaps next summer and the opportunity to create a future legendary duo of Luka & Giannis 🤝"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1977526763669647380) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-13T00:08Z 135.9K followers, 150.3K engagements


"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says he wants to be better than Kobe 👀 I pick up a basketball to be the best. If youre asking me if I want to be better than Kobe of course I do. Whether I get there or not well find out. (via GQ Magazine)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1977884111420436828) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-13T23:48Z 135.9K followers, 25.9K engagements


"Stephen Curry in Golden State's win vs. Portland tonight: 🔹28 PTS 🔹6 REB 🔹5 AST 🔹40% FG 🔹36% 3PT 🔹27 MINS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1978319001416798363) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-15T04:36Z 135.9K followers, 23.2K engagements


"BREAKING: Knicks guard Malcolm Brogdon has retired from the NBA after nine seasons 🚨 Brogdon XX was set to make the Knicks regular season roster but has decided to walk away from the game. Today I officially begin my transition out of my basketball career. I have proudly given my mind body and spirit to the game over the last few decades Brogdon wrote. Brogdon retires as the 2017 NBA Rookie of the Year and the 2023 NBA Sixth Man of the Year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1978552138600206822) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-15T20:02Z 135.9K followers, 47.5K engagements


"The NEW LOOK Sacramento Kings 👑😤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1978563912401363323) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-15T20:49Z 135.9K followers, 184.2K engagements


"The jerseys of the 2024-25 NBA MVP ROTY & DPOY will feature a Gold Logoman patch on the back 🌟 The patches will be later inserted into Topps trading cards 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1978988014790488476) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-17T00:54Z 135.9K followers, 276.8K engagements


"BREAKING: The Houston Rockets signed superstar Kevin Durant to a 2-year/$90M extension 💰 The deal includes a player option in 2027-28. (via Shams)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1979906168853082583) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-19T13:43Z 135.9K followers, 22.3K engagements


"Kyrie was LeBron's best & most compatible teammate EVER Brian Windhorst says 🤝 In my opinion the best most compatible teammate LeBron has ever had in Kyrie. There were moments where he and Wade were transcendent there were moments where he and AD were impossible to deal with. The guy who he played with who best fit his skillset was Kyrie because you need a guy who can handle the ball that is also awesome off the ball. With LeBrons future with the Lakers in doubt could we see Kyrie & LeBron reunite in Dallas next season 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1980086476508696816) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-20T01:39Z 135.9K followers, 78.1K engagements


"Russell Westbrook reportedly grew tired of LeBrons fake behavior during their time at the Lakers per Yaron Weitzman. I hate that fake sh*t I just cant do it. 😳 Publicly LeBron told the media Let Russ be Russ but didnt actually support him behind the scenes. LeBron wanted a reunion with Kyrie Irving which would have meant trading Russ. He was pushing for the Lakers to ship Westbrook out despite publicly denying it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1980401208314720642) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-20T22:30Z 135.9K followers, 33.8K engagements


"The Rockets are running the TALLEST STARTING LINEUP IN NBA HISTORY on opening night 🤯 The average height for the lineup is X feet XXXX inches 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1980420185640300847) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-20T23:45Z 135.9K followers, 71.7K engagements


"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will wear a special MVP patch for NBA Opening Night 🔥🏆 This is in addition to the Topps Gold Logoman on the back of his jersey. (via OKC Tracker)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1980432300644168011) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-21T00:33Z 135.9K followers, 16.2K engagements


"Bronny James was the one who sent Shams AD-Luka tweet to the Lakers group chat 👀 Anthony Davis replied Did these n***** just trade me LeBron James said WTF Austin Reaves added Ok guys AD is bullsh**ing with us. (via Yaron Weitzman)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1980756657975255063) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-21T22:02Z 135.9K followers, 37.4K engagements


"KD is booing the OKC crowd before the game 😂🍿 (via @NBA)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1980774469301084173) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-21T23:13Z 135.9K followers, 6095 engagements


"The FIRST EVER banner has been RAISED in OKC 🙌🏆 (via @JoshMCallaway)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1980778284347711974) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-21T23:28Z 135.9K followers, 15.8K engagements


"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops XX PTS X REB X AST X STL X BLK as the Thunder get the 125-124 DOUBLE OT WIN over the Rockets 😤 Chet Holmgren: XX PTS X REB X AST WHAT A GAME"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1980831431749464090) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-22T02:59Z 135.9K followers, 13.8K engagements


"Jimmy Butler drops XX PTS X REB X AST X STL as the Warriors get the OPENING NIGHT 119-109 WIN over Luka & the Lakers 😤🔥 Stephen Curry: XX PTS X AST X STL X BLK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1980858068431958357) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-22T04:45Z 135.9K followers, 7707 engagements


"HUGE EFFORT from Luka in the Lakers' loss tonight 😳 🔸43 PTS 🔸12 REB 🔸9 AST 🔸2 STL 🔸1 BLK 🔸63% FG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bballforever_/status/1980862225964548156) [@bballforever_](/creator/x/bballforever_) 2025-10-22T05:02Z 135.9K followers, 7784 engagements