Tweet of the Night: NBA Players React to Super Bowl

There could only be one reason for a single game NBA schedule on a Sunday in February: the Super Bowl.

So, like every other American and plenty around the world, NBA players were more than happy to spend a rare day off watching the biggest event of the year.

The Seattle Seahawks absolutely thumped the Denver Broncos 43-8 in the most lopsided Super Bowl in league history. Peyton Manning threw for only 280 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in his second consecutive Super Bowl defeat.

On the bright side, he had his best year to date, and the Broncos will be back ready for another run next year.

For Seattle, there is nothing more to say than they owned the moment. It’s hard to take anything away from them. They were the most consistent team in the league all season, and behind “the 12th man,” they are nearly impossible to beat. If you were watching in a bar or a loud party, it should be noted that the 12th man traveled incredibly well.

Seattle has not won a championship in any sports since 1979, when the SuperSonics beat the Washington Bullets behind Lenny Wilkens. Before that title in 1979-’80, Seattle’s only other championship in a major sport came in 1917. So, if you did not have a rooting interest in tonight’s game, or a lot of money on Denver, be happy for the loyal fans of Seattle.

Here are some reactions from around the league:

Congrats Seattle! You deserve it!!

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) February 3, 2014

Congrats Seahawks. Shep Deeze please be safe tonight!! Goodnight. — Kevin Love (@kevinlove) February 3, 2014

I feel bad for Peyton! — Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) February 3, 2014

That might of been the worst Super Bowl game I have ever watch!!!! Congrats the Seattle though.. That D is for real and proved it yet again

— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) February 3, 2014

Best mom and sis in the world #superbowlchampions http://t.co/CwZBPE0IBh

— Jason Terry (@jasonterry31) February 3, 2014

Congrats to @PaulGAllen and the Seahawks for being Champs!! — Lamarcus Aldridge (@aldridge_12) February 3, 2014

British Columbia happy tonight. Most of us grew up Seahawks fans. Longtime coming. — Steve Nash (@SteveNash) February 3, 2014

Complete Super Bowl game played by the @Seahawks. Congrats!

— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) February 3, 2014

Congrats to Pete Carroll, @RSherman_25, Russell Wilson and the rest of the Seahawks! Also the 12th MAN! #SuperBowlXLVIIIChamps

— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 3, 2014

Congrats to @Cmike33, Red Bryant, @mosesbread72 and the rest of the @Seahawks for winning the @Superbowl #12thMan pic.twitter.com/xiuaiOiig1

— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) February 3, 2014

That Budweiser commercial was easily the highlight of the night! Unfortunately I’m probably the only one still watching.

— Cody Zeller (@CodyZeller) February 3, 2014