Athletes rip on lackluster Super Bowl
Warning: Story contains coarse language
Athletes from across the sporting landscape took to social media to share their disgust or disinterest in this year's Super Bowl.
Super Bowl LIII was a slog for the first three-and-a-half quarters, prompting these tweets from some celebrity viewers.
By the second half of a three-point game, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was begging for NBA insiders to break some news.
Man where Shams, Woj, Haynes, McMenamin at????.... 🤷🏾♂️
— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 4, 2019
James was also unimpressed with the halftime show, which featured one song from Travis Scott.
Soooooooo...... This halftime show though. That’s all for Travis or nah?!?!?! 🤨
— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 4, 2019
Me next year at halftime show! NOT!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/lcUAqJgWNM
— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 4, 2019
Former UFC two-belt champion Daniel Cormier couldn't help but hide his Louisiana roots.
A horrible super bowl is fitting when you cheat! #whodat
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) February 4, 2019
MLB pitcher Jered Weaver couldn't believe the Rams' offensive output.
3 fucking points??
— Jered Weaver (@Weave1036) February 4, 2019
NFLers who weren't participating in the low-scoring affair were ready to critique the action.
This game is ass
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) February 4, 2019
My ☎️ is open
— Kenny Britt (@KennyBritt_18) February 4, 2019
A punt is the highlight of this game
— Matt Barkley (@MattBarkley) February 4, 2019
Let me know when the game back on..
— Eric Ebron (@Ebron85) February 4, 2019
Kickers the #SuperBowl MVP candidates to this point? 🤔
— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) February 4, 2019