16 years ago Monday, Pokemon aired its first episode in America! How about #NBAPokemon this week? pic.twitter.com/rNVAUdnyBw
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) September 10, 2014
They’ve done movies and cartoons. Now, NBA team Twitter accounts are one-upping each other in creating their own Pokemon. They may not create 150 (or 250 or 350 or 450) but there are definitely some gems floating out there. How could one not want their very own Embiidrill (bonus points for “Nidokingjames”)?
It’s super effective! #NBAPokemon pic.twitter.com/ZsEp7NpW6N
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) September 10, 2014
The Mavericks and Cavs are both big fans of Charmander apparently:
Before leaving Pallet Town, Professor Oak made sure we left with proper defense…We chose Chandmander! #NBAPokemon pic.twitter.com/9npzCQyOs0
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) September 10, 2014
.@dallasmavs Not bad, but when the enemy is weak against a fiery opponent, you really need Charmanderson! #NBAPokemon pic.twitter.com/5iZX5uZVKi
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) September 10, 2014
Of course, not every single one was great.
Carrick Felickitung #NBAPokemon pic.twitter.com/9fpZG30h6V
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) September 10, 2014