deestillballin Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 NEW YORK (AP) -- The NBA is instituting a policy regarding Twitter and other social media sites, banning players from using them during games. The league sent a memo to teams on Wednesday telling them that cell phones and other communication devices can't be used from 45 minutes before game time until after players have finished their responsibilities after games. That includes halftime. The rule applies to "coaches, players and other team basketball operations personnel." NBA spokesman Tim Frank confirmed the memo and its contents. The memo does not specify penalties for violation of the rule, and says teams are free to create their own policies for practices and other team events. The NBA has more than 1.4 million followers on Twitter, and many players are active on it. More Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Good idea, players can't look dumb now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 It amazes me how some players would even think to use twitter during a game. I would think they would take their games more seriously than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 They do the same in the NFL. It seems like MLB players haven't become infatuated with Twitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Charlie Villanueva is prolly mad about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Just curious, but why is this banned around the league? It's not like it gives anyone an advantage. It should be the team's responsibility to make sure their players arn't doing useless crap like twittering during the games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Who cares if they are twittering? It's easier to pick out the players who are serious than the ones that aren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aLmighty Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Not a huge deal but I guess players won't be distracted or tempted to use twitter and concentrate more on the game. Negative thing is for the fans. Kinda sets up another barrier between the players and the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 I don't see a big problem with it. I'm surprised that baseball players don't do it the most since they're sitting in the dugout for half of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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