Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
An incomplete and totally arbitrary compilation of Bucks-related tweets from the first week of the 2013-14 NBA season.
What a week it’s been. After Wednesday’s win over Cleveland, the Bucks sit at 2-2, already on pace to finish right around where most expected. We’ve seen some highs (Zaza, Wolters) and some lows (Larry, Injuries), but it’s no doubt been a fun, comeback-filled opening set of games.
Below I’ve compiled the tweets I feel best encapsulate the first nine days of Bucks basketball (with a bit of added commentary, of course). Some come from respected NBA authorities; the majority do not. Enjoy:
This Milwaukee Bucks team is even worse than I thought -- and I thought they were pretty bad.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 2, 2013
The Bucks won this game.
Take THAT, Sixers! But really, I’m not sure how to explain this.
Comedy always wins.
#Bucks points in the paint in the first half: 6. #Knicks: 26. Fast break points in the first half: MIL: 5, NYK: 22.
— Moneybagg Yo(hannes) 🇪🇷 (@AronYohannes) November 1, 2013
That about sums it up.
#Bucks rally from 25 down to take the lead late, but Knicks close on 10-2 run to win 90-83.
— Andrew Gruman (@AndrewGruman) October 31, 2013
#Bucks point guards Brandon Knight, Luke Ridnour doubtful to play Friday http://t.co/lfP0upY6TJ
— Andrew Gruman (@AndrewGruman) October 31, 2013
And so began the Nate Wolters era.
A team should never be creeping up to 29.9 percent.
Yes, 105 - 98 over the Celtics. #bucks
— Did the Bucks Win? (@DidTheBucksWin) November 2, 2013
I feel like this is the type of account Ron Swanson would enjoy.
Celtic killer!
Caron Butler fined $15,000 for an obscene gesture in Milwaukee's victory over Boston on Friday, NBA says.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 6, 2013
So worth it.
Rudy GAY! Drove past Ilyasova, who really might be wearing ski boots, for nasty slam.
— Steve Aschburner (@AschNBA) November 3, 2013
We’ll chalk this one up to the injured ankle.
The @Bucks were down 13 late in the 3rd, but have tied the @Raptors at 85 with 5:30 left. #LeaguePassAlert pic.twitter.com/q3UEyJjb3T
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) November 3, 2013
The bench storms back again…
No, the Raptors won 97 - 90. #bucks
— Did the Bucks Win? (@DidTheBucksWin) November 3, 2013
…but falls just short.
Toronto hit 18 more free throws (28-10), grabbed 22 more rebounds (including 12 more offensive) than Milwaukee #Raptors #Bucks #NBA
— Richard Slate (@RichSlate) November 3, 2013
So yeah.
Really impressed with @Bucks rookie G Nate Wolters. Second-round pick with 10 assists (and 7 pts) tonight. Looks like steal. #nba
— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) November 3, 2013
Tonight was Toronto's first win over the #Bucks since January of 2010. 10 straight losses to Milwaukee snapped.
— Andrew Gruman (@AndrewGruman) November 3, 2013
What a wild ride it was.
Our interns in charge of t-shirt coordination are excellent. Ready for #BucksOpener tonight. pic.twitter.com/PWgCv45AAy
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 2, 2013
Okay now this was cool.
#dobetter?! Good luck finding a plastic deer mask anywhere else.
Don’t get me wrong, I love Michael Redd as much as the next guy, but here are a few other lefties who were okay at basketball: Bill Russell, David Robinson, Chris Mullin, Willis Reed. And for what it’s worth, this man’s bio reads: “Sing to me Lana Del Rey, marry me Selena Gomez, and Kendall Jenner feel free to give me a shout…Kylie you too.”
#Bucks injury report for Tuesday: Luke Ridnour still out; Brandon Knight did not practice; Nate Wolters set to start vs. Cavs on Wednesday.
— cfgardner (@cf_gardner) November 5, 2013
#Bucks. AND Ersan will not play with sore ankle. Roster is being WHITTLED down folks. #MILvCLE @620wtmj.
— Ted Davis (@nbated) November 7, 2013
Nate Wolters is the first Buck drafted in the 2nd round to start within his first 3 career games since Dan Gadzuric in 2002.
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 3, 2013
What the hell happened in November of 2002?!
Larry Sanders and his wife welcomed a healthy baby girl yesterday. The couple named their daughter Jynesis. Everyone is doing well. #Bucks
— Andrew Gruman (@AndrewGruman) November 5, 2013
Larry Sanders is an ELITE baby name chooser.
#1 pick Anthony Bennett has 2 points after 4 games. #38 pick Nate Wolters has 30 after 3 games. #Bucks
— Kevin Gossen (@ThisKidKev) November 5, 2013
Can you believe Cleveland took Bennett over Wolters?
Yes, 109 - 104 over the Cavaliers. #bucks
— Did the Bucks Win? (@DidTheBucksWin) November 7, 2013
Tonight was the 16th time in team history, 7th time since 2000 the #Bucks shot at least 50% from the field, 50% from 3 & 90% from foul line
— Andrew Gruman (@AndrewGruman) November 7, 2013
Larry Sanders is out tonight with a sore thumb. #MILvCLE
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 6, 2013
Oh, he must’ve injured it in practice.
Larry Sanders, who was given $44M extension over summer, is allegedly being investigated for bar fight.
— Gery Woelfel (@GeryWoelfel) November 6, 2013
Wait a second…
Better things happened for Roy Hibbert at Entertainment 720 than Larry Sanders at Apartment 720.
— Kevin Chouinard (@KLChouinard) November 7, 2013
I'm pretty sure the money hauled in by 15 years of Chuck-A-Puck at #IceHogs games could build a new #Bucks arena
— Corey Gloor (@CoreyGloor) November 3, 2013
I’m not as skeptical about this as I should be.
Zaza Pachulia becomes best player of his NBA team http://t.co/5NXSgGbVgJ
— Georgian Journal (@georgianewstv) November 6, 2013
Sure, why not!
You’re not alone, my friend.
Brace yourself for the Zaza tweets.
Our 2 Chainz "NBA Player of the Week", Zaza Pachulia http://t.co/FCSZuAO6kS
— The Gray Area (@GrayArea414) November 2, 2013
Not sure how legitimate this is (I’m going to throw out a wild guess and say not very), but well-deserved nonetheless.
If the Badgers lose at least we get to watch Zaza Pachulia tonight.
— Trenton Payne (@PaynerT) November 2, 2013
Raise your hand if you thought you’d ever read that sentence. That’s what I thought.
His bio reads: “The official Zaza pachulia and Luis scola headquarters of domination.” That is all you need to know.
Zaza Pachulia has been playing so well that my Zaza jersey isnt even ironic anymore #NBA
— Roof (@lolasportstalk) November 2, 2013
Absolutely NOTHING comes close to how accurately this sums up the first four games.
I mean, if we’re talking rings…
Zaza Pachulia > Lebron
— P.J. Shaw (@PJShaw716) October 31, 2013
Fact.
I think Zaza Pachulia needs to see someone about his flopping. He might have some lighter pockets soon with the way this is going
— Cameron Oliver (@CamhoMcfly) November 2, 2013
See below.
The NBA has warned Patty Mills, Zaza Pachulia, Corey Brewer and Kevin Love about #flopping
— INSIDE HOOPS - NBA Basketball (@InsideHoops) November 4, 2013
Sixers Starts Kevin Middleton & Zaza Pachulia lmfaooo #WHO ?
— Ralph Y. (@_RalphLoRaan) October 31, 2013
My personal favorite. So much confusion.
PACHULIA WITH THE SCREEN LOOK OUT
— Bucks Schmucks (@BucksSchmucks) October 31, 2013
He’s a 65 overall. Birdman is a 66.
Bucks are pretty mediocre but that mutha fuckin Bango is the best in the biz. Hands down.
— Great Value Brand Bird App (@KevinTreichel) November 3, 2013
Couldn’t have said it better myself.
Four of Neal’s 21 made shots have come in the paint. So kind of.
Wow!
How, if your #mavericks guard OJ Mayo are you late to shoot around? You have millions, set several alarm clocks foo!!! Stop bein a douche!!!
— Paul Greco (@PaulGreco) November 3, 2013
This man is apparently a sports radio host.
Caron Butler on Giannis Antetokounmpo: "He's 18. I have got a daughter who's 18."
— Sean Deveney (@SeanDeveney) November 2, 2013
Caron Butler is 33.
This needs to happen.
Larry Sanders does not appear to have added a post game over the summer.
— Frank Madden (@fmaddenNBA) November 3, 2013
True, but it sounds like he was working on that right hook last weekend AMIRITE?!
Nate Wolters is the first #Bucks player to record 10+ assists within his first five career games since ... Scott Skiles in 1986.
— Andrew Gruman (@AndrewGruman) November 3, 2013
………
Hey, look! #Bucks are the 8 seed right now :) http://t.co/hBHlN8l6Ea
— JP Cadorin (@jpcadorin) November 7, 2013
In other news, fire is hot.