Twitter Athletes

Reggie Bush, New Orleans Saints, 1,065,540 followers, as of Tuesday. Who knew Reggie Bush was so into politics?: "I'm interested in your guys thoughts about the recent pics of Jay-Z and Beyonce at the White House? Having a debate on it now ..." (Bill Haber / Associated Press)

Chad OchoCinco Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals, 780,403 followers. OchoCinco was at the Oscars? OMG!: "Oscars was very cool and elegant, pulling out my phone at this event was not an option at all, atmosphere had me feeling like a kid." (AP)

Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals, 454,415 followers. Who knew that Larry Fitzgerald was a philosopher?: "Determine your future now by making the most out of every opportunity that comes your way." (Mihalek/AP)

Warren Sapp, retired, 398,762 followers.  Sapp wishes himself a happy birthday: Self Happy B-day!! Let's Help Family! RT <a href="http://www.twitter.com/MsTisch">@MsTisch:</a> It's officially my birthday! Blessed to see another year! (AP photo (2002))

Pete Carroll, Seattle Seahawks head coach, 382,280 followers.  Pete Carroll meets his childhood hero: "Got to talk with willie mays after the game ... Wow, so cool, felt like a kid again!" (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal, Cleveland Cavaliers, 2,851,935 followers. Shaq shares his views on respect: "Respect is like a seed, it needs 2 b nurtured wit integrity, love and faith in god. Self respect is da 1st and last step 2 wholesome living." (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic, 1,521,978 followers. Dwight Howard in a singing contest?: "Me and dre holding a singing contest and chuck always talkin lol" (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics, 1,511,991 followers. Pierce begs for allstar votes!: "Now if I can only get more votes for the allstar game. Come on my tweeps help me out." (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, retired, 1,185,486 followers. Kareem gives advice to his old team: "need to split to catch a flight....Lakers came back to win this one tonight but their going to need to be consistent to win the Playoffs." (AP)

Lamar Odom, Los Angeles Lakers, 631,498 followers. Odom at the Mansion: "I'm at a shoot for Playboy Magazine. Looking for Hef! Haha." (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Jerry Remy, retired, 37,342 followers. Remy gets into the restaurant business: "Back home now and getting ready for a busy week ahead at the restaurant - been looking forward to this for a long time - Jerry" (AP)

Ozzie Guillen, Chicago White Sox manager, 37,342 followers. Ozzie reminisces: "Where is my guy arsenio hall my favorite show in the 80s" (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, 32,939 followers. DJ Ovechkin?: "Had fun last nite - I even was dj for a little bit. Just did interviews and had lunch, now I get a pregame nap." (AP Photo/ David Duprey)

Martin Havlat, Minnesota Wild, 16,870 followers. Olympic size player to big for his bed: "Olympic village is great, amazing seeing all the athletes. The bed is a little small, I'm used to a big bed, feet are hanging over the end." (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

David Perron, St. Louis Blues, 9,905 followers. Who knew Perron was so generous?: "I will be giving an autographed game used stick when we comeback from the road, this is for everybody. I will ship the stick anywhere in NA." (Paul Chiasson/AP/The Canadian Press)

Patrik Elias, New Jersey Devils, 7,528 followers. MC Elias?: "Having a wonderfull dinner with all my new friends in Vail. People are so nice here and friendly. And i said Hip Hop Hip it to the Hop!" (AP)

Mike Green, Washington Capitals, 7,133 followers. Talk about a vague question: "What would you do on a day off if you could anything in the DC area?" (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Lance Armstrong, cyclist, 2,452,925 followers. Who knew that Lance was in South Africa?: "Done w/ a nice 3hr ride. I've heard many times before that Cape Town is stunning. That was no lie. What a place." (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

Tony Hawk, skateboarder, 2,065,673 followers. Who knew that Tony Hawk gave public speaking advice?: "I wish Jeff Bridges would have accepted his Oscar and said: 'Yeah, well, that's just, like your opinion, man." (AP Photo/Chris Polk)

Serena Williams, tennis, 1,599,167 followers. Who knew that Serena was a fan of the Jonas Borthers?!: "Ok y am I soo excited to meet the Jonas Brothers??? LOL" (AP photo by Rick Stevens)

Ryan Sheckler, skateboard, 1,480,292 followers. In good company: "Vote! Super stoked on being nominated along with Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Shaun White for Best Male Athlete ..." (AP IMAGES FOR AXE)

Stewart Cink, golfer, 1,223,779 followers. Who knew that Cink scalped hockey tickets online?: "Want my tickets to Thrashers game tonight at Phillips Arena? First to respond which Thrasher wears the #12 jersey wins. Locals only please." (AP Photo/Jon Super )

Serena Williams, tennis, 1,599,167 followers. Who knew that Serena was a fan of the Jonas Borthers?!: "Ok y am I soo excited to meet the Jonas Brothers??? LOL" (AP photo by Rick Stevens)

Ryan Sheckler, skateboard, 1,480,292 followers. In good company: "Vote! Super stoked on being nominated along with Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Shaun White for Best Male Athlete ..." (AP IMAGES FOR AXE)

Stewart Cink, golfer, 1,223,779 followers. Who knew that Cink scalped hockey tickets online?: "Want my tickets to Thrashers game tonight at Phillips Arena? First to respond which Thrasher wears the #12 jersey wins. Locals only please." (AP Photo/Jon Super )