NBA Parody Account 'NBA Centel' Disappears From X, Fans and Teams React

The popular parody account, known for its satirical posts and viral influence, appears to have been banned, sparking tributes and speculation about its removal.

NBA Centel, a parody account with over 360,000 followers, is no longer active on X, leading to widespread reactions from fans, teams, and commentators.
The account, known for mimicking real NBA news, coined the term 'centel’d' to describe being fooled by its satirical posts, which even misled high-profile figures like Kevin Durant and Stephen A. Smith.
NBA teams such as the Sacramento Kings, Orlando Magic, and Miami Heat paid tribute to the account, while others like the Atlanta Hawks celebrated its removal.
Speculation about the ban includes potential violations of X's parody labeling rules, with some blaming Elon Musk's policies or rival account NBA Central for the shutdown.
Despite its removal, the account's cultural impact remains significant, with terms and memes it popularized continuing to circulate within the NBA community.