What happened to NBA Centel? The parody account that fooled Colin Cowherd
A parody NBA account, known for posting fake, but plausible rumors, recently had its posts suddenly removed from X.
NBA Centel, the infamous parody Twitter account known for spreading satirical NBA news and rumors, recently saw its posts vanish from X (formerly Twitter), sparking questions about its sudden disappearance. This comes just days after one of its fake rumors tricked media personality Colin Cowherd into spreading a fake story about the Dallas Mavericks banning Luka Doncic jerseys.
They finally got Centel
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) February 26, 2025
A tragic day in NBA Twitter history pic.twitter.com/dvNRg6YpeO
What happened to NBA Centel?
NBA Centel parodies NBA Central, which has millions of followers and is a legitimate news source, although it’s been known to make a few embarrassing errors at times as well. The parody account has 353.7K followers, and although it lists itself as a parody account right in its public profile, the fake news it posts continues to fool many, like Cowherd.
The account gained popularity for its fake NBA rumors and outlandish reports and eventually became a beloved source of chaotic humor for NBA fans. Its posts, though intentionally absurd, often featured seemingly plausible claims about players, teams, and league happenings, which is why they so easily duped people and spread like wildfire.
On February 24, NBA Centel posted an article claiming the Mavericks had banned Luka Doncic jerseys, a move supposedly meant to distance the team from its former star after they traded him away to the Los Angeles Lakers. Cowherd, without verifying the source, shared this rumor on his show, The Herd, which led to widespread confusion and amusement when the hoax was quickly debunked.
“I saw a story where they won’t let Luka jerseys in the building in Dallas.”
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) February 24, 2025
Oh no….. Colin Cowherd fell for Centel
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Despite its comedic success, NBA Centel’s posts were recently removed from its X account, leaving fans and journalists alike wondering why. Some speculate it was due to the increasing impact of its pranks, while others believe the platform’s moderation policies may have played a role in its removal. In a world where misinformation spreads faster than ever, parody accounts like NBA Centel highlight the fine line between humor and harm.
For now, NBA Centel’s abrupt disappearance leaves behind a trail of laughter, confusion, and a reminder of the power and risks of viral content. With millions of impressions on its fake posts, the account succeeded in its mission of satirical chaos, but for now, it seems to have been silenced. NBA Insider Scoop Robinson wrote on X that a source “with direct knowledge” indicated to him that the NBA Centel account is not deactivated, but on a “temporary restriction”.
NBACentel is still bringing it on Instagram. https://t.co/pqoXgW2EY6 pic.twitter.com/gSNbTHt2TE
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) February 26, 2025
The story raises important questions about social media’s role in shaping news and how even seasoned media personalities must tread carefully in the age of viral misinformation.
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