Social media is engrained in professional sports now and there’s no going back. For the most part, this is fine. Instant updates on games, trades, rumors and interactions with players — what could go wrong?
This Philadelphia 76ers offseason has been exactly what could go wrong. Members of the team and organization have spent a bit too much time trolling, posting ill-timed memes and now fighting a trade request battle, all in the public eye.
Before we even get to the examples, it’s understandable that there will be those that may argue that it’s all just fun and games, and it shouldn’t be taken too seriously.