It was by no means official, but at least one person working for the Washington Wizards told the world this week what it expected: That the team planned to make Kentucky guard John Wall the No. 1 pick in next month’s NBA draft.
Or, that was the story when a Wizards employee went to a Facebook page for Kentucky alumni and said “I am a sales rep for the Washington Wizards. John Wall will be our choice as the (No. 1) overall pick in the June draft. If you want a great deal on tickets … email me.”
Except that the pick isn’t official, and the employee was forced to take down the posting.
Many assume it to be true, of course, but the Wizards had to deal with a common worry for all organizations with delicate information. That is, that social networking makes it too easy for anyone to post anything, no matter how delicate.
This salesperson was trying to get a leg up by hurrying to communicate with the Kentucky fans, which is a prudent move. But so much is possible without the authorization of superiors, and the franchise turned to a spokesman to say the employee was “acting on his own.”
Hey, it’s not like this was a major development, as everyone expects the Wizards to take Wall.
But the point remains clear. News on your favorite team can come from anywhere, whether via tweets from a low-level employee who overhears something or a salesman just trying to make connections.
Steeler’s controversy has made Facebook status headlines for weeks thanks to Big Ben. Is the “Sports Page” becoming a thing of the past?
So, where do you get your sports news? (Please share in the comments below)