NBA Twitter Has Hilarious Comparisons For Messi Signing With Inter Miami

Legendary soccer forward Lionel Messi shocked sports fans by signing with Inter Miami in the Major Soccer League this summer.

Some were confused on the weight of this situation and how it would translate to a more familiar sport.

Don’t worry, NBA Twitter is here to help. Here are some of the comparisons fans had for the soccer legend’s moves to theoretical scenarios from all-time NBA players.

Imagine there was a guy about 100 times better than LeBron James in his prime. He signs to play with the team Lamelo owns in Latvia.
— TioCheech (@TioCheech) July 17, 2023

Lebron going to China isn’t enough honestly, it’s like Lebron going to play in Australia.
— DJ Martinez (@DJMartinez06) July 17, 2023

Lebron signed to play basketball in Tel Avi
— Trevor I. Lewis (@TrevorILewis1) July 17, 2023

Fits perfectly pic.twitter.com/4FiYGniWW6
— 🍀GOBLIN PICKS💰 (@PotdPrizepicks) July 17, 2023

Messi’s signing adds to the line of South Florida sports on the rise recently. The Miami Heat are trying to complete that trend by capturing their fourth championship but that hinges on Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. He requested a trade, making it clear he would not play for any other team than Miami. The organization needs to capitalize on this momentum. They missed out on acquiring a big star last offseason, and it showed in the regular season and final playoff series. They need to act while they still have Finals aspirations, and not let another opportunity pass.

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