Zion Williamson and Paolo Banchero Share the number of unread messages on their phonesZion Williamson and Paolo Banchero (Images Credit: Getty Images)


With the rise of social media, NBA players are more accessible to fans than ever before. However, their packed schedules, filled with practices, games, and media appearances, leave them with little time to manage personal matters, like checking unread messages. This has become a common struggle for young stars like Zion Williamson, Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and Paolo Banchero.

Recently, these NBA stars were asked to share how many unread messages they had. Banchero, who is not used to texting much, shocked fans when he revealed he still has 2,353 unread messages.

“I tell people all the time, I’m a bad texter. If you wanna really get ahold of me, you probably gotta call me,” Banchero said.

Williamson also had a considerable number of unread messages. His 655 unread messages placed him second among the four stars.

“Wow, I have 655 unread messages. There was a time where I kind of took pride in, I don’t want to see no number there. But after a while, you got so many group messages and stuff, it’s hard to keep up,” Williamson said.

While Doncic didn’t reveal his exact number of unread messages, Tatum, the star of the NBA 2K25 cover, shared that he only had 57.

Brian Windhorst Highlights Paolo Banchero’s Gigantic Path to Stardom

Rather than spending time on social media, Paolo Banchero has been focused on improving his game in various areas. His dedication hasn’t gone unnoticed, as ESPN’s Brian Windhorst recently praised Banchero’s upward trajectory on the latest episode of The Hoop Collective.

“I don’t think enough attention is paid to Paolo Banchero. That’s a guy who never gets mentioned among the young stars in the league. And why not?” Windhorst said.

“Banchero is on an absolute gigantic upward trajectory. So often we see guys have huge third years. Why wouldn’t we expect Banchero to be a contender to be on an All-NBA team this season?” he added.

Banchero is coming off a season averaging 22.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.4 assists. With the Orlando Magic, the vet forward is on the way to starting his third season in the NBA.

Cameras Caught Hilarious Reactions Of Team USA Players After Anthony Davis Ruined Steph Curry’s Pregame Floater, And Fans Are In Stitches

Team USA players' hilarious pregame reaction on a failed shot of CurryTeam USA (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Team USA finished their journey at the Paris Olympics on a high note, continuing their dominance by securing a fifth straight gold medal with a 98-87 victory over Victor Wembanyama’s France. The star-studded roster, led by Stephen Curry, ensured that no team stood a chance, delivering an undefeated run throughout the tournament.

However, what stole the spotlight after the win wasn’t just the game itself but a hilarious pregame moment involving some of Team USA’s biggest stars. In a viral video, Anthony Davis playfully disrupted Stephen Curry’s pregame floater routine. It instantly led to some priceless reactions from teammates LeBron James, Jrue Holiday, Anthony Edwards, and Joel Embiid.

The players’ exaggerated expressions of shock and amusement quickly became a hit among fans, with many finding the moment too funny to ignore. Fans added their own humor to the mix, turning the video into a viral sensation that brought plenty of laughs to those who watched it.

Anthony Davis Had a Priceless Take on Stephen Curry After Team USA’s Semifinal Win

After Team USA’s gold medal win at the Paris Olympics, LeBron James took home the MVP award. However, this decision sparked a debate among fans and analysts about whether James or Stephen Curry deserved the honor more. One notable voice in the discussion was Skip Bayless, who sided with Curry.

Curry’s athleticism was on full display throughout the tournament, with one of his most impressive games being the semifinal against Serbia. In that match, Curry scored an incredible 36 points, leading Team USA to victory. His performance didn’t go unnoticed by his teammates either.

“Got two words: Stephen Curry. Joel Embiid,” Anthony Davis said.

Curry’s contributions were indeed remarkable in his debut Olympics. He averaged 30 points per game in the semifinal and gold medal games. This scoring average is the highest of any player in Olympic history for these crucial matches.