fans and teams are mourning the parody Twitter account

NBA Centel, explained: Why fans and teams are mourning the parody Twitter account
What is NBA Centel and why are fans mourning that the Twitter account is no longer active? We explain it all for you.
As this popular parody NBA social media account disappears, various franchises and basketball figures mourn the loss
It’s rare that a sports parody account on social media has much resonance with professional athletes. But “NBA Centel” became so popular that even NBA teams and superstars were aware of it.
What happened to NBA Centel? Popular NBA parody account receives 'temporary restrictions' on X
NBA Centel had built a significant following in the NBA world as a parody account for the league's news. On Wednesday, many were surprised to see the account restricted.
NBA Centel Parody Account Suspended On X, Social Media Crashes Out
And now, it appears that we may have lost the one X account that every basketball fan can say they've been fooled by: NBA Centel, a play on the legit account NBA Central, which boasts nearly 1.8 million followers.
NBA Centel parody account returns to X after being mourned by NBA fans and teams
The spoof account and NBA inside joke was suspended on X on Wednesday, but returned to full glory one day later.
NBA World Pays Tribute to Fallen Troll Account ‘TheNBACentel’ on Social Media
The NBA world has lost a legend. Not a player, not a coach, not even a referee—but rather a parody social media account that has tipped the league upside down a time or two over the last several years.
Fans And Teams Mourn Suspension Of 'NBA Centel' After Misinformation Page Disappears From Social Media
The extremely popular 'fake news' X page 'NBA Centel' was finally banned on the app, eliciting a major outcry from fans and media personalities.
NBA Centel User Is ‘Confident’ Parody Account Will Return After ‘Temporary Restriction’
The NBA parody account went offline Wednesday leading to an outpouring of tributes. The post NBA Centel User Is ‘Confident’ Parody Account Will Return After ‘Temporary Restriction’ appeared first on Front Office Sports.
NBA world mourns the demise of popular X account
If you've followed the NBA on X, you must have been Centel'd at least once over the last few years. The parody account routinely tricked players and fans with witty and exaggerated "fake" stories.
What happened to NBA Centel? The parody account that fooled Colin Cowherd
A parody NBA account, known for posting fake, but plausible rumors, recently had its posts suddenly removed from X.
Fans mourn the end of NBACentel on social media
Sad news stories are common, but NBACentel getting banned on X, formerly “Twitter,” is next-level. That’s what happened on Wednesday, and the hoops community is in shambles. “They finally got Centel,” @NBAMemes said.
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Full Court Press: The deadly sins of NBA Twitter
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Atlanta Hawks Hilariously Celebrate After Infamous NBA Parody Account Gets Shut Down
The Atlanta Hawks official social media account took a hilarious dig at the viral NBA parody account being banned.