From natives to adopted sons, the Eagles have a heavy contingent of fans among NBA players. This group was, naturally, over the moon with their thrilling 41-33 victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl LII for the team’s first NFL championship since 1960. Here’s a sampling of their reactions via social media.
I don’t think Thibs is ready to hear what I got to say 🦅🦅🦅
— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) February 5, 2018
WE’VE USED THIS GIF SO MANY TIMES BUT WHO CARES THE @EAGLES ARE YOUR #SUPERBOWL CHAMPS!#FlyEaglesFly x #BrotherlyLove pic.twitter.com/mamhT0yTOo
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 5, 2018
YES!!!!!!!!!!!! #EAGLES #SUPERBOWLCHAMPS #PHILLY YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) February 5, 2018
Joel Embiid: "We up next!…Trust the process." pic.twitter.com/NjDusjph7W
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) February 5, 2018
My view of the final play of the #SuperBowl and Dr. J’s reaction to Philadelphia winning the Super Bowl. pic.twitter.com/5TTxxNkOzf
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) February 5, 2018
Great day !!! Congrats @eagles !!!#whataday!!! https://t.co/oqa4GRxx8u
— Kyle Lowry (@Klow7) February 5, 2018
Sorry coach. FLY EAGLES FLY pic.twitter.com/8Yu2gxXX5O
— Marcus Morris (@MookMorris2) February 5, 2018