you can count NBA star LeBron James April 1st is among those losing their verification on Twitter.
The social media company announced last week that it would launch on June 1.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) arrives before an NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls at the United Center March 29, 2023 in Chicago, IL. (Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Subscribers can keep theirs blue tickwhich marks the account as verified, for $7 per month on an annual plan or $8 per month on a monthly plan.
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On Friday, James announced on Twitter that he would not spend the money to keep his verification.
James can still keep his tick if that’s the case Los Angeles Lakers Participate through Twitter’s Verified Organizations program.
For a monthly payment of $1,000, this program offers gold ticks and other features for businesses and nonprofits, while governments get gray ticks. according to the company. Affiliates of such organizations can also be verified through the program for an additional fee per affiliate.
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“Each individual’s Twitter account associated with a verified organization is automatically verified,” Twitter CEO Elon Musk said in a recent tweet.
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James recently returned to the pitch after missing 13 straight games with a tendon injury in his right foot.
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James told reporters he did considered an operation after doctors diagnosed him.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts during an NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 29, 2023 in Chicago, IL. (Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“Because I went to the LeBron James of feet,” he replied when asked why he didn’t have surgery. “And he told me not to do it.”
The Lakers are 38-38 and remain in ninth place in the Western Conference, which would put them in the NBA play-in tournament.
Aislinn Murphy of FOX Business contributed to this report.
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