Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen recently threw some shade President Trump on Twitter. Is this the start of something?
Chicago Bulls star sophomore Lauri Markkanen is yet to play a game during the 2018-19 NBA season, but that doesn’t mean his presence isn’t being felt by NBA Twitter.
It appears Lauri Markkanen wants to start a Twitter war with President Donald Trump.
In a pair of Tweets, Markkanen created posts that likely seek to upset the commander and chief. One Tweet reads, “Anybody need their floors raked? #FinnishRakingSeason”.
Take a look:
Notice the way Markkanen puts on a sly smile. The photo appears very congenial at first glance but is likely striving to throw shade at Trump.
It wouldn’t be unbelievable to think Markkanen is looking to wage war against Trump on Twitter, but it’s evident he is at least trolling the president, based on his comments regarding the deadly California wildfires. Take note of what Trump reportedly told the New York Times.
In short, Trump believes the issue with the California wildfires is forest management. He’s gone on the record, saying something along the lines of the Finnish don’t experience wildfires as we do, here, in the states because Finland’s forest management spends a lot of time raking and cleaning.
Experts have said Trump is spreading misleading information, which isn’t necessarily helpful by any means. What’s more is Markkanen didn’t let his comments stop with one Tweet.
Another Tweet reads, “In all seriousness, please join me in supporting those affected by the California wildfires https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html”.
It appears Markkanen would like his Tweets to incite change, even if it means trolling the president for one day. Has Markkanen accomplished this feat? Let’s be honest, it may be too soon to judge.
All I know is Markkanen remains undefeated on Twitter.
The good news is Markkanen is using his voice and his platform to show the Twitter-verse that he refuses to shut up and dribble.
Much like LeBron James, Markkanen appears to be making the case he views basketball is bigger than the court.
