Top 10 Most Followed NBA players on Social Media
NBA players boast a massive fan following and here is the list of the cream of the crop.
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In the last decade, NBA players have had a large fan following for themselves overall social media platforms. The only way to know about one’s favorite NBA player is through social media. And, in an advanced world like ours, where social media is just not a platform for news or information but rather a globalized platform for interacting, building, and forming global connections.
The NBA has gained an enormous fanbase. These fans are curious about the locker room talks, pre, and post-match conversations, and mindset of the players, etc and the NBA has fed them well. Some players have captured the hearts of the audience through their posts and videos and gained a large number of followers. So without further ado, let’s take a look at the elite list of most followed NBA players.
Top 10 Most Followed NBA players on Social Media
10. Klay Thompson
Klay Thompson, the one-team man has over 15 million followers on Instagram. The Warriors star, known for his exquisite teaming up with Stephen Curry, is very active across all platforms. With close to 6.6 million followers across Facebook and Twitter, Thompson has over 21 million followers on social media, and stands 10th in the list of most followed NBA players on social media.
9. Carmelo Anthony
This 10-time All-Star has a social media following of 17 Million fans across Instagram and Twitter. On Facebook, Anthony has over 6 million followers. The 38-year-old is loved by his fans for his genuine personality. He’s called by the nickname ‘melon.’
In 2021, this LA Lakers’ veteran published his memoir named “Where Tomorrows isn’t promised.” And, he also hosts a show called “What’s in Your Glass?” where he sits down with the biggest names of different industries and tastes fine wines, and discusses anything and everything. He has been promoting them through his personal social media outlets.
8. James Harden
The Philadelphia 76ers star, James Harden has always been a fan favorite. The 33-year-old boasts a stunning 11.7 million followers on Instagram. He is also followed by over 7.5 million users on Twitter and 4.1 million users on Facebook. His total following is an impressive 23.5 million.
7. Chris Paul
Chris Paul, nicknamed ‘The Point God’ is probably in the final phase of his career. The 37-year-old now plays as a point guard for the Phoenix Suns. He also boasts a massive social media following.
Paul has a following of 11.6 Million people on Instagram and an 8.4 Million audience on Twitter. According to Statistics, Paul generates 69% of his team’s social media engagements alone. His total following is close to 26 million.
6. Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving is the pointing/shooting guard of the Dallas Mavericks. He has an audience of close to 19 million people on Instagram and 4.7 Million on Twitter. With a social media engagement rate of 1.19%, Irving surely serves his fans well. Despite his controversial stance on staying unvaccinated, Irving is among the top active NBA players on social media. His total social media following is close to 30 million.
5. Russell Westbrook
He is the current favorite of the crowd. Russell Westbrook now plays for the Los Angeles Clippers. He is a nine-time NBA All-Star and took home the MVP for the season 2016-17 He has over 22 million of following on Instagram. His total social media following is close to 36 million. The numbers aren’t stagnant rather increasing every day, after all, he is amongst the top 5 most active NBA players on social media.
4. Dwyane wade
This former Miami Heat NBA star has a near 20 Million fan following alone on Instagram with approximately 10M on Twitter. Dwyane Wade retired in 2019 after having a glorious career of 16 years with the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, and Cleveland Cavaliers. With a following of approximately 41 million, he takes the 4th spot on this list.
3. Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant is one of the greatest modern-day NBA players. He plays for the Phoenix Suns. KD boasts a massive social media following, given his longevity at the top, in the league. The 34-year-old has over 45 million followers across social media, with Twitter accounting for almost 21 million followers.
2. Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry is the best single-most dominant offensive player in the league and the best shooter in the history of the NBA. This Golden State Warrior’s point guard is the second most active NBA player on social media. He serves the fans well by taking them through his life. He has the highest social media engagements amongst the Golden State roster. Curry has a whopping 78 Million followers across all social media platforms. He is also ranked 4th in the NBA Top 100 players list.
1. LeBron James
LeBron James or “King James” as his Instagram account says, is sitting at the top with 151 Million followers, LeBron’s social media engagement is more than the NBA itself. He accounts for up to 80% of the entire LA Lakers’ online engagements. He is the only basketball player on the list of players with 100 Million following on Instagram. Through his social media accounts, he voices his opinions and viewpoints over political and social causes and surely doesn’t shy away from appreciating people around him. His total following across all social media platforms is around 222 Million.
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