Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers mounted a courageous comeback against the Chicago Bears and it lighted up the social media accounts of a chunk of NBA players.
After a seemingly horrendous knee injury which forced Rodgers to the medical tent for some immediate assistance, the Packers quarterback came back in the second half — and he put on quite a show.
Once on the field, he led the Packers offense to a 24-23 victory against the Bears. Per NFL.com, he went 17 of 23 for 273 yards on four second-half scoring drives. The 20-point comeback is the biggest in the 34-year-old's career.
Several NBA players were tuned in to the game and sent out their respective reactions. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers had this to say to Rodgers:
LEGENDARY @AaronRodgers12
— Joel “Troel” Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) September 10, 2018
Nick Young of the Golden State Warriors, for his, part said:
Why throw it on a 3rd and 1 when you have A Rodger coming down with 2 min left in the game 💆🏾♂️
— Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) September 10, 2018
Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards sent out a bunch of laughing emoticons:
OMG 😂😂🧀🧀🧀🧀
— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) September 10, 2018
Eric Gordon of the Houston Rockets apologized to Bears fans:
Sorry #bears fans, this dude @AaronRodgers12 is unreal!!!!!
— Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10) September 10, 2018
Marreese Speights, who last played for the Orlando Magic, couldn't believe that Rodgers was literally playing with one leg:
He probably be out for weeks after this game he doing this on one leg crazy crazy!!!
— Marreese Speights (@Mospeights16) September 10, 2018
Carl Landry, who last played for the Philadelphia 76ers, sent out his reaction via an edited photo of Rodgers as Jesus Chris himself:
AARON ROGERSSSSS!!!!#GoPackGo 😂 pic.twitter.com/hBjGEFvCQ5
— Carl Landry (@CarlLandry) September 10, 2018