Yesterday, @JonesOnTheNBA put out a series of tweets pondering how many followers Michael Jordan would have on twitter.

The domination of the NBA on Twitter has been well documented. Everyone from Shaquille O’Neal to the NBA Store has an account and each have used twitter to further their brand while at the same time have managed to build a rapport with the fans. Players who may be end of the bench guys have taken this platform to put themselves out there. Let the fans see the person not the players and build a following that will possibly turn into previously nonexistent marketing opportunities.

Hooped Up has put together a great list for The All-Twitter First Team, and as a fan I can hardly complain. The other major sports are way behind in the Twitter game, but it sure would be cool to see some of these NBA people on twitter…

Michael Jordan
I don’t even care what he says. Just to get a glimpse into what goes on in the mind of someone who has achieved that level of greatness would be a treat.

Charles Barkley
For all his foot in mouth moments – when he speaks everyone wants to listen. It wouldn’t be much different on Twitter where I am sure he would instantly have more followers than most active players.

Gilbert Arenas
He may have left the blog world but twitter seems to be the perfect platform for him. His brand of keepin’ it real would give @dwighthoward, @the_real_shaq a run for their money.

Stan Van Gundy
If you have ever heard his post game press conferences or in game mike’d up segments you will agree with my sentiment. SVG – Dwight Howard twitter conversations need to happen ASAP

Latrell Sprewell
Haven’t heard much about him since he turned down that contract, but it would be nice to check in as to how he is keeping his family fed these days.

Lebron James
Touted as the next coming, he hasn’t embraced technology like the other athletes of his caliber. His current image isn’t very appealing to the fans and use of a service like Twitter could help.

Sam Mitchell
As a Raptor fan I miss getting my daily SMitch fix. His quick wit and dry sense of humor would instantly make him my favorite person to follow on Twitter.

Phil Jackson
His other half @Jeaniebuss is already on twitter but having the Zen Master spit knowledge on twitter would be the NBA equivalent of @RevRunWisdom

Dikembe Mutumbo
I want him on twitter not so much for what he has to say but that idea of then reading his tweets aloud in the Dikembe voice. Say it with me – “Who want’s to tweet with Mutumbo”

Stephen Jackson
Just so @stackmack could have her namesake on twitter and we become graced with the wisdom Mr. “I make love to pressure” Jackson has to offer.

Got any NBA personalities you want to see on Twitter? Throw them in the comments.
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