Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans almost did not need to watch Wednesday's championship boat parade to understand what was happening. Running back Leonard Fournette had all the details.
Fournette hilariously live-tweeted the occasion, notably making reference to defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul's firework accident that cost him a finger.
The former LSU star initially tweeted Pierre-Paul was sacking opponents with “7 fingers.” Later on, Fournette joked it was so hot he thought JPP still had all his fingers intact:
https://twitter.com/_fournette/status/1359556564965818371
It’s so hot out here the sun got me seeing things 😂😂😂😂 I thought JPP had all his fingers just now
— 7⃣ Leonard Fournette (@_fournette) February 10, 2021
Fournette's playoff performance turned into him becoming the man of many nicknames, from “Playoff Lenny” to “Lombardi Lenny.”
The Bucs referenced the latter moniker during the parade, and Fournette said Buccaneers fans made him feel like former President Barack Obama
It’s really levels……. pic.twitter.com/alXZxMxY5c
— 7⃣ Leonard Fournette (@_fournette) February 10, 2021
https://twitter.com/_fournette/status/1359588998503682050
Whereas it certainly appeared quarterback Tom Brady was struggling to hold his liquor, Fournette assured Twitter followers his tweeting was not the result of alcohol. Instead, he encouraged fans to think of it like Gatorade in terms of the humor just being “in” him:
https://twitter.com/_fournette/status/1359594057941594112
Fournette concluded by saying he had to explain to his mother why he ran so hard against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV:
https://twitter.com/_fournette/status/1359594632934551552
Incredible stuff from “Lombardi Lenny,” who earned that nickname and then some.
Fournette had a rough go of things during the regular season, but he turned the corner come playoff time. The 26-year-old scored a touchdown in all four playoff games, including the Super Bowl. He was a vital part of Tampa Bay's offense against the Kansas City Chiefs, racking up 135 total yards.
It was not long ago Fournette was an unwanted member of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now, he is a Super Bowl champion and is letting everyone know firsthand. It has certainly been quite the journey for the running back, so he's making sure to enjoy every second of it.
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