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Stephen Curry-Kevin Durant (Image source- Twitter)
Basketball players are known to be great social media influencers. NBA stars have greater influence over their public image and may be termed global brand celebrities. It has also enabled them in connecting with fans all across the world. Here are the basketball players with the most followers on social media.
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#3 Stephen Curry- 28 million
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Stephen Curry (Image source- Twitter)Stephen Curry, Born in Akron, Ohio, in 1988 has become a very prominent name in the sport. He has four NBA national titles, an NBA Finals MVP award, and an NBA All-Star Match MVP award to his name. His post-game discussions on social media and broadcast appearances helped to broaden his influence.
He is the third-most followed basketball player with an approximate 28 million social media followers. Photos of him and his loved ones dominate his Instagram account. He constantly talks with fans and NBA journalists on Twitter, often bashing them.
#2 Kevin Durant- 41 million
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Kevin Durant (Image source- Twitter)
Kevin Durant is the second most popular player on social media. He is a professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association. Durant has about 41 million followers on social media, where he frequently expresses his thoughts on music and movies.
On social media, there has been a lot of conjecture about where Kevin Durant will play next. Fans have been eagerly waiting for an update on the situation.
#1 LeBron James- 180 million
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LeBron James (Image source- Twitter)LeBron James is a well-known basketball legend in the United States. Throughout his career, he has won three NBA titles and four NBA MVP awards. James has also competed in five Olympic men's basketball tournaments. Some consider him to be one of the most popular figures in basketball.
His social media profiles feature photos of his family as well as his successes on the court. With over 120 million followers, the LA Lakers winger is now the most famous US sports figure on Instagram. He is responsible for up to 80% of the LA Lakers' online activities. Around 180 million people follow him across all of his platforms on social media.