Basketball is a sport that is passionately followed by fans around the world. Fans root for their favorite NBA teams with great passion and every want their favorite team to win. It is undeniable that the league has a large following, watching every game and every move of every player. Their devotion to the game and the team is clear. In the era of social media, NBA fans follow their teams from the comfort of their homes and it also allows the fans to be heard. This also gives the fans a platform to express their frustration.
An interesting recent data about online fan complaints about officials was disclosed on Twitter. The data showed the fanbase which complains the most on social media about poor calls.?
The Golden State Warriors fanbase topped the list
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An infographic posted by BetOnline on Twitter revealed the fanbase which complained more on social media about how games are officiated. The data claimed the Golden State Warriors fan base complained the most. The Warriors were followed by the fans of the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Brooklyn Nets.
The Warriors have one of the largest social media followers in the NBA. That could arguably be a reason behind Dub Nation taking the #1 spot in the list. After the post, fans went wild on Twitter went wild about the Warriors fans topping the interesting list. Twitter exploded with fans’ reactions, with some even blaming the team’s fan base. Here are some reactions:
warriors fans blame everyone for everything😂
— Ø⚔️ (@FLOPBIID) January 11, 2023
https://twitter.com/AyoDeMar/status/1613322683508486144?s=20&t=kqrhGOMDvf_ZphR-ANZNVg
Suns statistically are one of the worst reffed teams in the league yet the fans don’t complain about it? Hell yeah we know ball https://t.co/eyvvUNlpD7
— Ty 🍉 (@Tydozer__) January 11, 2023
https://twitter.com/danprovolone/status/1613292899772387349?s=20&t=kqrhGOMDvf_ZphR-ANZNVg
come on kings fans, we gotta do better. there's no excuse for not being top-5 https://t.co/XldhmyRr5C
— Rory (@BigRorDawg) January 11, 2023
Warriors and Heat fans being #1 and #4 respectively is absolutely killing me. Like billionaires complaining about tax laws. https://t.co/ybOzP0WZ3s
— Rice 🍉 🇵🇸 (@rice_oneale) January 11, 2023
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Some fans trolled the Warriors fanbase for topping the list. On the other hand, many wondered why the fans of a top team like the Warriors would complain on social media given their recent success. In the last eight years, the Dubs have won four NBA championships.
With this, they have cemented themselves as a dynasty in the history of the league. However, that does not stop the fans from expressing their frustration when it comes to bad calls during crucial junctures of a game.
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