David West is not the best player on the Golden State Warriors by any stretch and, frankly, the team that employs Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green probably doesn’t “need” the veteran big man to win an NBA championship. Still, West is a beloved figure around the NBA for what he brings on and off the floor and the Warriors are better off with him on the roster than without.
That, combined with his tough guy persona, makes for an entertaining mix and West quickly became a meme during Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. The internet thoroughly enjoyed West’s reaction and the facial gesture that he put forward, to the point where Amin Elhassan of ESPN received dozens of brilliant meme attempts.
@AminESPN When you are on a date, and the server suggests the the most expensive wine on the list. pic.twitter.com/orAAm6Dwf6
— Annd its gone.(parody). (@slack158) May 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/jsherm23/status/866844411803709440
@AminESPN When you're unsure of the topic that Willis is speaking of. pic.twitter.com/iBJ7ickEpz
— FalsoPapi (@notPapiLeBatard) May 23, 2017
@AminESPN "Whatchu mean you outta cheddar biscuits" pic.twitter.com/86Z37Um1mp
— Tim Meadows (@Brindleboxers) May 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/ZachALoper/status/866840019729698819
@AminESPN when you hand your boy your bottle and the next thing you know it's being passed around the whole party. pic.twitter.com/ou0mCHLYN1
— nuclear levels of sour. (@erickjpressman) May 23, 2017
@AminESPN "what I tell you about leaving the lights on " pic.twitter.com/CAzjbnYOpJ
— E.A. Green 🏁🏁🏁 (@EAtheExec) May 23, 2017
@AminESPN when laker fans watch kobe wax poetic about passing in his musecage pic.twitter.com/Alr5lWV21t
— melon307 (@melon307) May 23, 2017
@AminESPN When @Jade_TBA says he forgot to hit record… pic.twitter.com/ckKtTK5a3Z
— Jorge Sedano (@Sedano) May 23, 2017
There was even a subtle jab at the understated brilliance of Paul Millsap.
https://twitter.com/_theeblacksheep/status/866839844193828865
Not to be outdone, the rest of the media got a few shots up to varied success.
https://twitter.com/teamziller/status/866843896973676544
https://twitter.com/martinrickman/status/866834511484661760
"So I’m still in command? You’ll speak to the Emperor about me? pic.twitter.com/8Va8ZhjEGE
— Mike Prada. (PRAY-duh) (@MikePradaNBA) May 23, 2017
When you plan a guys golf weekend and buddy asks if he can bring his girl pic.twitter.com/FpAiy0EhF9
— Justin Rowan (@Cavsanada) May 23, 2017
Even Marcus Thompson, who famously wrote a book on Stephen Curry, managed to work in a plug in association with West’s image.
You still haven't bought GOLDEN yet??? https://t.co/gYMXYFxdf7 pic.twitter.com/ZGA95FVtdo
— Marcus Thompson II (@ThompsonScribe) May 23, 2017
Things like this are what make the NBA fantastic and, when the memes are flowing, the entertainment is off the charts.
