“Classless organization” – NBA fans SLAM Celtics for TASTELESS post about Maine shooting victims

The Boston Celtics, in reference to a tragic shootout in Maine, made fans question the team's perspective and judgment after their post.


“Classless organization” – NBA fans SLAM Celtics for TASTELESS post about Maine shooting victims

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum (Credits: Bleacher Report)

The Boston Celtics have come under scrutiny due to a since-deleted post that has left the basketball community in shock. This highly controversial post was related to a tragic shooting incident in Maine. It has prompted fans to question the team’s perspective and decision-making.

The mass shooting incident in the state of Maine, involving authorities, has deeply shaken the public. The now-deleted Twitter post from the Celtics management has faced severe backlash from their loyal fanbase. Many fans view this as a sign of the team’s lack of empathy for the victims of the tragic incident.

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The post was originally meant to express support for the victims and their families in the Maine shooting incident, but it ended up having the opposite effect on the Boston Celtics. While their intention was to show solidarity, the execution of their support was widely seen as inadequate and lacking in empathy.

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This misstep led to outrage among NBA fans, and people worldwide took to social media to criticize the team for what was perceived as a tasteless approach.

NBA fans react to the Boston Celtics’ removed post

The mass shooting at a bar and bowling alley in Maine sent shockwaves across the United States, leaving everyone deeply affected. This tragedy was particularly distressing for the Celtics’ fanbase, who were left stunned by the management’s Twitter post. The post was originally intended to convey support to the families who had lost their loved ones in this horrific incident.

Jayson Tatum and the Celtics suffered a massive loss in Game 3 (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
Jayson Tatum (Credits: Bleacher Report)

The Celtics’ post left many of their fans deeply disappointed due to its perceived lack of empathy. NBA fans expressed their concerns on Twitter and criticized the team for their poorly executed gesture. Here are some reactions by fans on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/Tytropolis/status/1717569353720160692?t=SHCyz56AwFsuL3LfdE0BFw&s=19
https://twitter.com/URGReplyGuy/status/1717518131428548908
https://twitter.com/boolmaster3000/status/1717537337284927830

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