@OfficialNBARefs - Twitter Account Stats
Published December 6, 2023
Account Summary
Name
NBA Referees
Handle
Twitter ID
2420692812
Created on
2014-03-31
Bio
Encouraging communication, dialogue and transparency with NBA fans, while offering expertise from our elite group. Let’s talk. Official account of the NBA refs.
Followers
134,126
Following
480
Tweets
4,919
Listed
1,203
Verified
No
Followers Analysis
(based on followers sample)
Verified
Count
851
Percentage
0.84%
Protected
Count
15,290
Percentage
15.14%
Age
Average Account Age
9 years
Bios
Without Bio
37,485
With Bio
63,511
% With Bio
62.88%
% Without Bio
37.12%
Wordcloud of Bios
Top 10 Keywords in Bios
| Word | Frequency |
|---|---|
| sports | 5,384 |
| basketball | 3,312 |
| nba | 2,278 |
| life | 2,210 |
| love | 2,119 |
| coach | 2,003 |
| husband | 1,918 |
| father | 1,778 |
| alum | 1,245 |
| dad | 1,206 |
Top 10 Hashtags in Bios
| Hashtag | Frequency |
|---|---|
| #lakeshow | 387 |
| #dubnation | 384 |
| #mffl | 291 |
| #nba | 215 |
| #nbatwitter | 173 |
| #blacklivesmatter | 159 |
| #1 | 154 |
| #wethenorth | 142 |
| #thunderup | 140 |
| #bleedgreen | 137 |
Top 10 Followers by Follower Count
| Username | Followers Count | Friends Count | Tweet Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| TwitterSports | 14,733,281 | 2,144 | 20,080 |
| kobebryant | 14,679,021 | 502 | 1,906 |
| JohnCena | 14,101,620 | 575,379 | 7,454 |
| ToniKroos | 11,586,375 | 178 | 3,333 |
| swish41 | 3,477,071 | 612 | 1,736 |
| BrooklynNets | 2,025,005 | 348 | 100,631 |
| KameronBennett | 1,823,259 | 1,489,259 | 96,263 |
| nicekicks | 1,499,281 | 1,418 | 191,304 |
| Thom_astro | 1,434,929 | 291 | 8,062 |
| CashNasty | 1,329,337 | 1,462 | 68,836 |
Top 10 Followers by Following Count
| Username | Friends Count | Followers Count | Tweet Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| KameronBennett | 1,489,259 | 1,823,259 | 96,263 |
| JohnCena | 575,379 | 14,101,620 | 7,454 |
| PleasureEllis | 408,216 | 685,152 | 184,212 |
| rebeccagrants | 140,817 | 189,327 | 42,786 |
| RealJtHolmes | 104,462 | 144,541 | 69,087 |
| thecoachtube | 103,974 | 160,024 | 4,006 |
| MattCapps | 59,377 | 59,053 | 18,300 |
| MikeTerril | 51,293 | 51,535 | 38,436 |
| poperception | 46,260 | 48,032 | 68,386 |
| rlinares818 | 45,871 | 50,244 | 68,895 |
Top 10 Followers by Tweet Count
| Username | Tweets Count | Followers Count | Friends Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| unlewis | 895,760 | 4,621 | 5,015 |
| RespectableVinc | 835,172 | 1,601 | 4,998 |
| juang44 | 835,162 | 6,356 | 6,988 |
| Arthurlee_M | 766,325 | 2,394 | 4,104 |
| SueLeugers | 702,220 | 1,051 | 1,128 |
| Sixfever | 674,972 | 6,217 | 1,889 |
| UTZAAKE | 648,017 | 3,606 | 3,729 |
| Underarmour3030 | 638,895 | 943 | 5,006 |
| DrunkUncleP | 554,458 | 1,098 | 726 |
| RickiRoma | 547,005 | 2,554 | 1,264 |
Top 10 Followers by Listed Count
| Username | Listed Count | Friends Count | Followers Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| JohnCena | 31,653 | 575,379 | 14,101,620 |
| kobebryant | 16,471 | 502 | 14,679,021 |
| PleasureEllis | 13,402 | 408,216 | 685,152 |
| MarcJSpears | 11,640 | 1,050 | 561,258 |
| TwitterSports | 8,863 | 2,144 | 14,733,281 |
| swish41 | 8,820 | 612 | 3,477,071 |
| inouetake | 8,545 | 395 | 1,007,010 |
| RicBucher | 7,731 | 493 | 749,303 |
| BrooklynNets | 7,711 | 348 | 2,025,005 |
| ToniKroos | 7,208 | 178 | 11,586,375 |
Tweets Analysis
Total Tweets Analysed
3,249
Earliest Tweet
2017-03-15
Latest Tweet
2023-04-27
Tweets Covering
2,233 days
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
244
7% of total
Number of Original tweets
2,220
68% of total
Number of tweets that were Quotes
256
7% of total
Number of tweets that were Replies
529
16% of total
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
2,528
77% of total
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
2,071
63% of total
Top Tweets by Retweet Count
| ID | Text | Retweet count |
|---|---|---|
| 928038875653722112 | Now that we all have #280Characters, we expect your Twitter complaints about specific calls against your favorite teams to be calm, well-reasoned, and full of complete sentences. Thanks in advance … | 5,972 |
| 1298737865506148352 | The NBRA stands in solidarity with our players' decision to boycott tonight’s games in protest of the continued unjustified killing of black men and women by law enforcement. There are … | 2,252 |
| 1619815874583752704 | Like everyone else, referees make mistakes. We made one at the end of last night’s game and that is gut-wrenching for us. This play will weigh heavily and cause sleepless … | 1,540 |
| 892821632158388224 | Dan Crawford, one of the most accomplished referees in NBA history, is retiring. Congrats to Danny on an incredible career! https://t.co/yZYgPWof0m | 1,429 |
| 1073647375229415424 | Why is it hard to educate fans about the rules? Here's what we're up against. From last night's game, @RealChrisWebber was incorrect here. This is a foul, as the defender … | 1,221 |
| 1062062914641768448 | A number of people asked us if this should have been a technical foul. Here's why it's not: - Rule 12A sec. 4 states a player can hang on the … | 852 |
| 1583474411948023808 | We know you’ll be waiting for us, Tony. We love you and your family. Our brother forever. #6STRONG (Song: Wait On You | Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music) https://t.co/JZcqmOm8Kz | 521 |
| 1004090693520896004 | NBA Twitter has a lot to say - especially during the #NBAFinals. And now we'll be joining the conversation. We're live-tweeting Game 3, reacting and responding in real-time. Join the … | 399 |
| 1483557287369269256 | The NBRA condemns the comments by Dak Prescott condoning violence against game officials. As an NFL leader, he should know better. We encourage the NFL to take action to discourage … | 375 |
| 891679563578658816 | 1/ This appalling story about the female referee removed during an AAU game warrants serious discussion. https://t.co/vHl2NJrzwA | 289 |
Top Reply Tweets
| ID | Text | Reply count |
|---|---|---|
| 1619815874583752704 | Like everyone else, referees make mistakes. We made one at the end of last night’s game and that is gut-wrenching for us. This play will weigh heavily and cause sleepless … | 10,151 |
| 1073647375229415424 | Why is it hard to educate fans about the rules? Here's what we're up against. From last night's game, @RealChrisWebber was incorrect here. This is a foul, as the defender … | 2,660 |
| 1483557287369269256 | The NBRA condemns the comments by Dak Prescott condoning violence against game officials. As an NFL leader, he should know better. We encourage the NFL to take action to discourage … | 1,073 |
| 1001860630826151937 | It all comes down to this. With 254 total years of NBA experience, and a combined 75 Finals appearances, here are your 12 2018 #NBAFinals officials: https://t.co/GqsuS4AgzT https://t.co/QKLjDVibll | 678 |
| 928038875653722112 | Now that we all have #280Characters, we expect your Twitter complaints about specific calls against your favorite teams to be calm, well-reasoned, and full of complete sentences. Thanks in advance … | 513 |
| 1004090693520896004 | NBA Twitter has a lot to say - especially during the #NBAFinals. And now we'll be joining the conversation. We're live-tweeting Game 3, reacting and responding in real-time. Join the … | 439 |
| 1637850466435432448 | We have discussed throughout this series the importance of legality vs. force. Craig is not in a legal guarding position in the path of Giannis. The Lead correctly calls a … | 415 |
| 1584995826300256257 | The NBRA fully supports and enforces the “Respect for the Game” program announced today. This is another step forward in fostering mutual respect in all arenas at all levels and … | 372 |
| 1295362726072651776 | WEST 1ST ROUND – GAME 1 ⏰ 9:00 PM ET 🏀 @dallasmavs at @LAClippers 🏀 #5 Fitzgerald, #42 Lewis, #56 Ayotte, Alt. #36 Barnaky 📺 @ESPNNBA #NBAPlayoffs #NBA #NBAReferees #DALvsLAC … | 312 |
| 1004547516623450112 | At halftime, the officials have taken notes on plays they want to review. They use the Replay Center to review calls. In some cases, when we see that we have … | 300 |
Top Quote Tweets
| ID | Text | Quote count |
|---|---|---|
| 1619815874583752704 | Like everyone else, referees make mistakes. We made one at the end of last night’s game and that is gut-wrenching for us. This play will weigh heavily and cause sleepless … | 9,305 |
| 1073647375229415424 | Why is it hard to educate fans about the rules? Here's what we're up against. From last night's game, @RealChrisWebber was incorrect here. This is a foul, as the defender … | 2,174 |
| 928038875653722112 | Now that we all have #280Characters, we expect your Twitter complaints about specific calls against your favorite teams to be calm, well-reasoned, and full of complete sentences. Thanks in advance … | 1,301 |
| 1004090693520896004 | NBA Twitter has a lot to say - especially during the #NBAFinals. And now we'll be joining the conversation. We're live-tweeting Game 3, reacting and responding in real-time. Join the … | 1,053 |
| 1483557287369269256 | The NBRA condemns the comments by Dak Prescott condoning violence against game officials. As an NFL leader, he should know better. We encourage the NFL to take action to discourage … | 1,044 |
| 1584995826300256257 | The NBRA fully supports and enforces the “Respect for the Game” program announced today. This is another step forward in fostering mutual respect in all arenas at all levels and … | 839 |
| 1529819691203497986 | GAME 5 TODAY ⏰ 9:00 PM ET 🏀 @dallasmavs at @warriors 🏀 #48 Foster, #10 Goble, #74 Blair 📺 @nbaontnt #NBA #NBAReferees #DALvsGSW #MFFL #DubNation https://t.co/EL9nqiDKQB | 526 |
| 892821632158388224 | Dan Crawford, one of the most accomplished referees in NBA history, is retiring. Congrats to Danny on an incredible career! https://t.co/yZYgPWof0m | 383 |
| 1308770178709286913 | EAST FINALS – GAME 4 ⏰ 8:30 PM ET 🏀 @celtics at @MiamiHEAT 🏀 #48 Foster, #25 Brothers, #23 Maddox, Alt. #33 Corbin 📺 @ESPNNBA #NBAPlayoffs #NBA #NBAReferees #BOSvsMIA #BleedGreen … | 318 |
| 1001860630826151937 | It all comes down to this. With 254 total years of NBA experience, and a combined 75 Finals appearances, here are your 12 2018 #NBAFinals officials: https://t.co/GqsuS4AgzT https://t.co/QKLjDVibll | 304 |
Top Tweets by Like Count
| ID | Text | Like count |
|---|---|---|
| 928038875653722112 | Now that we all have #280Characters, we expect your Twitter complaints about specific calls against your favorite teams to be calm, well-reasoned, and full of complete sentences. Thanks in advance … | 20,115 |
| 1298737865506148352 | The NBRA stands in solidarity with our players' decision to boycott tonight’s games in protest of the continued unjustified killing of black men and women by law enforcement. There are … | 11,780 |
| 1619815874583752704 | Like everyone else, referees make mistakes. We made one at the end of last night’s game and that is gut-wrenching for us. This play will weigh heavily and cause sleepless … | 9,153 |
| 1073647375229415424 | Why is it hard to educate fans about the rules? Here's what we're up against. From last night's game, @RealChrisWebber was incorrect here. This is a foul, as the defender … | 6,491 |
| 1583474411948023808 | We know you’ll be waiting for us, Tony. We love you and your family. Our brother forever. #6STRONG (Song: Wait On You | Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music) https://t.co/JZcqmOm8Kz | 4,003 |
| 892821632158388224 | Dan Crawford, one of the most accomplished referees in NBA history, is retiring. Congrats to Danny on an incredible career! https://t.co/yZYgPWof0m | 3,352 |
| 1062062914641768448 | A number of people asked us if this should have been a technical foul. Here's why it's not: - Rule 12A sec. 4 states a player can hang on the … | 3,352 |
| 1483557287369269256 | The NBRA condemns the comments by Dak Prescott condoning violence against game officials. As an NFL leader, he should know better. We encourage the NFL to take action to discourage … | 2,434 |
| 1299007475086249986 | Thank you for standing with us today as we rallied against the senseless shooting of Jacob Blake by the police and the systemic racism that thrives, while young black men … | 1,439 |
| 1006708347301658624 | Here we go... The defender has the right to be between his opponent and the basket. The other players around Curry would inevitably have to move to stay with him, … | 1,280 |
Languages Used
Top Hashtags
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| #nba | 936 |
| #nbareferees | 799 |
| #refwatchparty | 274 |
| #nbaplayoffs | 191 |
| #refsareready | 141 |
| #fearthedeer | 114 |
| #16 | 102 |
| #dubnation | 98 |
| #everybodyvsracism | 98 |
| #48 | 95 |
Top Mentions
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| @nbaontnt | 384 |
| @espnnba | 350 |
| @nbatv | 289 |
| @celtics | 194 |
| @sixers | 146 |
| @bucks | 145 |
| @warriors | 145 |
| @lakers | 108 |
| @houstonrockets | 104 |
| @brooklynnets | 98 |
Wordcloud of Tweets
Emoji Analysis
Emojis Used
| Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
|---|---|---|
| 🏀 | 1,958 | basketball |
| 📺 | 974 | television |
| ⏰ | 832 | alarm_clock |
| 📚 | 8 | books |
| 🇺🇸 | 7 | United_States |
| 🏳️🌈 | 4 | rainbow_flag |
| 👟 | 4 | running_shoe |
| 💜 | 3 | purple_heart |
| 🏆 | 3 | trophy |
| 📖 | 3 | open_book |
Emoji Groups
| Emoji Group | Count |
|---|---|
| Activities | 1,962 |
| Objects | 997 |
| Travel & Places | 833 |
| Flags | 12 |
| People & Body | 8 |
| Smileys & Emotion | 4 |
| Animals & Nature | 1 |
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