NBA: 10 Most Popular Current Players on Social Media 

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Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook both feature in the Top 5

#8 Kyrie Irving

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Kyrie Irving

Followers - 19.1 Million [Facebook - 3.1m; Twitter - 4.1m; Instagram - 11.9m]

Playing point guard for Boston Celtics since 2017, Kyrie Irving joined the big leagues with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2011. He is one of the best ball handlers from among the pool of professional players famous for his complex shots. He also has one of the biggest fanbases on Instagram with a whopping 11.8 million followers who often get to witness his epic on-court moments along with his time spent travelling; with family, friends and fans.

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#7 Chris Paul

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Chris Paul

Followers - 20.4 Million [Facebook - 4.8m; Twitter - 7.8m; Instagram - 7.8m]

Chris Paul who plays point guard for Houston Rockets is one of the most amazing players to watch, especially his chemistry with his teammates. One of the most captivating and intriguing aspects of the player’s profile is the various causes he supports and the way he uses the different social media platforms to generate awareness. He is not afraid to speak his mind be it about the recent inhumane immigration policy or gun control.

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