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Social media platforms are looking at robust growth. Despite the opposition they garner, social media finds more and more ways to dive deep into our lives. Social conversations are shaping everything from our culture to our relationships. We’re spending more time on our phones, endlessly scrolling. It’s easy to access our favorite shows, celebrities, and much more.

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Celebrities too, find it easy to connect with their fans and build an even bigger brand. Amidst all this, we see another shift in the dynamics of social media.With Elon Musk getting his hands at the $44 bn Twitter deal to now Mark Zuckerberg launching his own rendition of Twitter – Threads. Zuckerberg is taking this social media war ahead with his latest platform.

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And, he’s getting endorsements from a beloved NBA star, with a huge fan following!

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Giannis Antetokounmpo approves Threads?

Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant have already joined Zuckerberg?s new venture. Thus, it is not a surprise that Greek Freak himself comes into the fray.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo is now on Threads, adding to the glorious reception the platform is getting globally.?The name and recognition of Zuckerberg along with the sleek design of his fresh website is getting Giannis? approval. His simple message and the responses sum up the applause Threads is receiving.

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The platform launched by Meta has garnered over 50 million users already and that is just in two days! The plan to launch this application has been in the works since October 2022. Since Mark Zuckerberg owns Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger, he already has a well-established team of experts. And the professionals took a page directly out of Twitter’s playbook to create a platform suitable for instantaneous conversations between celebrities and regular people.

Ever since Elon Musk took over Twitter, things have looked in a dire state for the media giant. Musk?s decisions have polarized people across the aisle. To get the upper hand in the situation, Meta launched an ambitious alternative to Twitter. In terms of prowess, the Meta owner who has 14% of the shares is a typical example of ?been there, done that? and the latest project only substantiates it.

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Is this the end of Twitter?

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Naturally, the success of Threads has sent waves of insecurity among Twitter management, especially Elon Musk. He rolled out Premium services like Twitter Blue and made the blue tick mark a part of it to improve finances. However, these services are seemingly blowing away to smithereens since superstars like Giannis, Curry, Mr. Beast, and Shakira are flocking to Meta?s new app.

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In another development, Musk’s lawyer Alex Spiro has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Zuckerberg to add to this raging war. Tesla CEO himself did not shy away from handing out stern words on the platform he owns.?

Are we seeing the closing days of Twitter or has Musk gotten a special strategy in store? Do share in the comments below.

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Shubham is an NBA Writer at Essentially Sports. He became a fan of the NBA in late 2000s and his interest skyrocketed after Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks upset the Miami Heat in Six Games during 2011 NBA Finals. He loves looking into playing styles of different players and teams while also trying to analyse what circumstances shape a typical NBA game. With years of experience in content writing, Shubham focuses on providing unbiased and detailed articles that cover the essence of the game.

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