Everyone on the internet loves A.M.A.s (“Ask Me Anything” question-and-answer sessions). Who doesn’t want to get to know more about their favorite celebrities?
Indiana Pacers All-Star forward Paul George took to Twitter to engage his fans Friday night. He opted to take 10 questions, most of which help to paint the picture of what he likes. From his favorite NBA players while growing up to his current celebrity crush, the subjects were pretty broad.
I’ll answer 10 questions.. Ask away twit fam
— Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
The first few questions are subjects of personal preference.
Kobe, TMac, and Penny RT @tconn2: @Paul_George24 who was your favorite NBA player growing up? — Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
Staples and MSG RT @MikeGaines08: @Paul_George24 favorite arena to play in besides Indy?
— Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
Gatoradeeeeee and Srawberry lemonade RT @wilkxcaniff: @Paul_George24 what’s your favorite drink? — Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
JayZ, Wayne, Drake, Rozay, Meek Milly and Chuck RT @Brooklyn_Hokage: @Paul_George24 who is your favorite rapper ? — Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
Saving Private Ryan RT @HeismenPosin: @Paul_George24 favorite movie? — Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
The next question ties into a dialogue that he had with Houston Rockets guard James Harden earlier in the day on Twitter. A fan had asked Harden if he played FIFA (the popular soccer video game by EA Sports) to which he replied, “Yes I play everyday!!!” George, being yet another fan of the game, called him on it by setting a wager.
You’re weak bro.. Put a stack on it lol RT @JHarden13: Yes I play everyday!!! RT @jgrillo23: @JHarden13 you got fifa 14? — Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 25, 2014
Harden accepted the friendly — albeit pricey — wager, announcing that he was due to arrive in George’s neck of the woods — if you didn’t know already, he’s from California.
Lol BETTTTTTT!!!!! RT @JHarden13: @Paul_George24 I’m on the way to LA now. We can play as soon as I land lol
— Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 25, 2014
The fan, curious how those events panned out, asked for the results.
He ran from me RT @spencerpratt30: @Paul_George24 Did you whoop @JHarden13 in fifa? Wait is that even a question? — Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
Fish and bowl RT @MasonCooper22: @Paul_George24 favorite thing to do besides ball? — Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
Jamie foxx and Mark Wahlberg RT @Nichoooooo: @Paul_George24 Who is your favorite actor?
— Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
Firing Obrien and starting in playoffs RT @ballsohardmj: @Paul_George24 Best memory as a rook? — Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
It seems there’s no love lost between George and Jim O’Brien, who was the Pacers head coach prior to Frank Vogel (O’Brien’s assistant).
During George’s rookie season, O’Brien earned himself a trip to the employment line for refusing to play the team’s young talent, which also included second-year forward Tyler Hansbrough and another rookie in Lance Stephenson. O’Brien was woefully inconsistent with his player rotations and had earned the ire of Pacers president Larry Bird for having publicly berated center Roy Hibbert.
Under, then, interim head coach Vogel, the team improved its play, making the first round of the 2011 NBA Playoffs as the 8-seed in the Eastern Conference, where they fell at the hands of Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls.
George closed out his Twitter A.M.A. with his celebrity crush before suggesting that he may take on another 10 questions Saturday.
Sofia Vergara and Alex Morgan RT @ramblingrob: @Paul_George24 celebrity crush? — Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
George must truly love soccer. Aside from his passionate enthusiasm for the FIFA video game, his celebrity crush—supermodel Sofia Vergara aside—is Olympic gold medal winning American soccer player Alex Morgan.
Maybe I’ll give y’all another 10 tomorrow ! — Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
If you’re hoping to get to know George a little better, follow him on Twitter and ask him your very own question next time.
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