NBA superstar John Wall joined the South East Melbourne Phoenix ownership group on Wednesday.
Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter...
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">I'm so excited to be part of the <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SEMelbPhoenix</a> ownership group. I can't wait to get over to South East Melbourne to meet the team and all the great fans out there! Big season ahead. Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SEMelbPhoenix</a> for updates on the squad. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeartlandStrong?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HeartlandStrong</a></p>— John Wall (@JohnWall) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnWall/status/1331403357270011904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Another great result for our club with <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnWall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JohnWall</a> coming onboard as part of the ownership group. Looking forward to getting John down here to <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SEMelbPhoenix</a> and introducing him to the fans, staff and team. <a href="https://t.co/hJxPApU4O3">https://t.co/hJxPApU4O3</a></p>— Tommy Greer (@tommygreer10) <a href="https://twitter.com/tommygreer10/status/1331426088409473027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Give me, <a href="https://twitter.com/cheddahcheese7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cheddahcheese7</a> and ZBo a month to get in shape and we could put this team in the NBL. <a href="https://twitter.com/NBL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nbl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SEMelbPhoenix</a> <a href="https://t.co/GX8PoaUqY9">pic.twitter.com/GX8PoaUqY9</a></p>— Josh Childress (@JChillin) <a href="https://twitter.com/JChillin/status/1331039959860449281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">The Wizards' John Wall is buying an ownership stake in the South East Melbourne Phoenix (<a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SEMelbPhoenix</a>) in Australia's <a href="https://twitter.com/NBL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBL</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/NYTSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NYTSports</a> has learned<br><br>Wall joins an ownership group headed by LA-based entrepreneur Romie Chaudhari and featuring several current and past NBA players</p>— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1330946267300524033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">THE HOTTEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD OUTSIDE THE <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nba</a> <br><br>NO OTHER LEAGUE IN THE WORLD IS DOING IT LIKE THIS! <br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@semelbphoenix</a> have added another <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nba</a> star to their ownership group. <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnWall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JohnWall</a> I see you. <a href="https://t.co/ADXv704Ruk">pic.twitter.com/ADXv704Ruk</a></p>— Corey “Homicide” Williams (@chomicide) <a href="https://twitter.com/chomicide/status/1331418881945026562?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Ladies and gents... the newest member of <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SEMelbPhoenix</a>’s ownership group, five-time NBA All-Star John Wall. <a href="https://t.co/xhNxRv3Ty6">https://t.co/xhNxRv3Ty6</a></p>— Liam Santamaria (@Liam_Santa) <a href="https://twitter.com/Liam_Santa/status/1331404156804886530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">NBA Superstar, <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnWall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JohnWall</a> has joined the <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SEMelbPhoenix</a> ownership group, in what is becoming quite the squad of former and current <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBA</a> talent ?<br><br>More at <a href="https://t.co/mpzATZbIzm">https://t.co/mpzATZbIzm</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBL21?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBL21</a> <a href="https://t.co/BuzBIA3HB3">pic.twitter.com/BuzBIA3HB3</a></p>— The NBL (@NBL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBL/status/1331402238552543232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">NBA superstar <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnWall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JohnWall</a> is “excited” to help with the growth of <a href="https://twitter.com/NBL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBL</a> after joining the ownership group of the <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SEMelbPhoenix</a>. Plus, expect to see Wall at a Phoenix game when quarantine restrictions change. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBL21?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBL21</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBA</a> ???<a href="https://t.co/go031LaYvY">https://t.co/go031LaYvY</a></p>— Matt Logue (@mattlogue7) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattlogue7/status/1331409715360718848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/JohnWall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JohnWall</a> making great investments in the newly founded & soon to be champions of the NBL here in Australia ? <a href="https://t.co/S1FJXzrMXF">https://t.co/S1FJXzrMXF</a></p>— Harley Smith (@goodkidburncity) <a href="https://twitter.com/goodkidburncity/status/1331408640352288769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">John Wall has officially become the latest in a series of current and former NBA players to purchase a stake in an NBL team, joining the <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SEMelbPhoenix</a> ownership group. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBL21?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBL21</a> <a href="https://t.co/4fhqFoySrT">https://t.co/4fhqFoySrT</a></p>— ESPN Australia & NZ (@ESPNAusNZ) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNAusNZ/status/1331410212637446144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Mood: <a href="https://t.co/X91cSSPAhH">pic.twitter.com/X91cSSPAhH</a></p>— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix/status/1331473318109614081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/worldinred?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@worldinred</a> Our boys the phoenix making moves man ? ?</p>— Liam (@LReabs_18) <a href="https://twitter.com/LReabs_18/status/1331446736120733696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">"He was someone I always looked up to, he's a phenomenal talent. He understands the game really well, with different chemistries and dynamics. Everyone at the club is so excited about it."<br><br>Kyle Adnam on John Wall joining the ownership group of the Phoenix <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RSNBreakfastClub?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RSNBreakfastClub</a></p>— RSN Breakfast Club (@RSNBreakfast) <a href="https://twitter.com/RSNBreakfast/status/1331698271476092930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/JohnWall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JohnWall</a> is the latest NBA player to become a part-owner of an <a href="https://twitter.com/NBL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBL</a> team, buying a stake in the <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SEMelbPhoenix</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBL21?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBL21</a> <a href="https://t.co/NGtG1WJYkR">https://t.co/NGtG1WJYkR</a></p>— NBA Australia (@NBA_AU) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA_AU/status/1331133423000330240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">John Wall becomes the fifth current or former NBA player to buy an ownership stake in the South East Melbourne Phoenix, joining Danté Exum, Zach Randolph, Al Harrington, and Josh Childress. <a href="https://t.co/CSbjdiC6Jm">https://t.co/CSbjdiC6Jm</a></p>— Olgun Uluc (@OlgunUluc) <a href="https://twitter.com/OlgunUluc/status/1330958843929456640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">I think I speak for all of the Phoenix Heartland Volunteer Crew when I say we love this announcement and can't wait to meet you! ??</p>— Harley Smith (@goodkidburncity) <a href="https://twitter.com/goodkidburncity/status/1331432771806347265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Dude if you come out to Melbourne you might not want to leave. <br><br>Worlds most liveable city. (And 27 straight days with 0 covid)</p>— Mike (@mickjamessport) <a href="https://twitter.com/mickjamessport/status/1331640974150340608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Walking through Melbourne Airport security like <a href="https://t.co/VDUatJkH2G">pic.twitter.com/VDUatJkH2G</a></p>— JDV (@jps_dv) <a href="https://twitter.com/jps_dv/status/1331404369628065793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Can’t wait to see you walking around Melbourne! Let us know where you run pick ups</p>— Austin Bennett (@aussiebennett1) <a href="https://twitter.com/aussiebennett1/status/1331411264271052800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Yay! One of my favorite NBA players owning a part of a team in my city!!!</p>— Peter Manolis (@petereightysix) <a href="https://twitter.com/petereightysix/status/1331429000556675077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
Phoenix Media (26/11/2020)