Former NBA star Carlos Boozer meant to send college phenom Zion Williamson a get well tweet after a scary injury this week. But Boozer tagged Zion National Park instead — and Twitter’s reaction was priceless.
Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson dodged a bullet Wednesday night after his shoe suddenly tore apart, sending him sprawling to the floor. The freak accident not only sent Williamson howling to the floor in shock, but it also hammered Nike’s reputation, as the athletic company’s stock lost more than $1 billion in value.
But perhaps the worst victim that night was former NBA star and Duke alum Carlos Boozer. That’s because Boozer mistakenly tweeted “Get Well Soon, @ZionNPS.” Presumably, he intended to tweet Williamson, whose Twitter handle is @ZionW32. As it is, Boozer sent his well wishes to Zion National Park, which, as far as we know, is A-OK. Reports indicate that the top NBA prospect suffered a grade-one knee sprain, and doctors expect him to make a full recovery.
Thanks! In anticipation of heavy snow, several roads at @ZionNPS have closed. Be careful out there! Visit https://t.co/uL53F1ff1E for updates. ❄️
— NationalParkService (@NatlParkService) February 21, 2019
And while the National Park Service accepted the good tidings, the internet immediately recognized the gaffe. And the reactions were spectacular. Have a look. Check out the full string on Twitter for a good giggle.
Boozer Tweet: ‘Get Well Soon @ZionNPS’ Reactions
— Ash (@Silverarrow82) February 21, 2019
— Born Ready 2 Pod (@BornReady2Pod) February 21, 2019
“How can you get injured? You’re a national park, chief”.
Zion National Park: “Hold my hiking water”
— Colin Mieczkowski (@GhostPandaColin) February 21, 2019
Oh no, I’ve know that park my whole life….hope it pulls through. #prayforzionnps
— derek barney (@BarneyDerek) February 21, 2019
To be fair, both zions are equals as unique natural wonders of the world
— Craig Moore (@cregg_) February 21, 2019
Even the Utah Jazz got in on the fun:
If you like @ZionNPS, we have a jersey for you pic.twitter.com/Y6GZt3Ank1
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 21, 2019
To be fair, both zions are equals as unique natural wonders of the world
— Craig Moore (@cregg_) February 21, 2019
