By Tim McGarry, USA TODAY

The new iPhone 5 hit stores on Friday and people across the country waited in huge lines to get their hands on Apple’s new phone.

Danny Granger isn’t like most people.

The Pacers forward used the powers of the Internet to beat the system. Here’s what he tweeted at 10:20 AM on Friday.

And here’s what he tweeted at noon.

Here’s to Danny Granger for reminding us that Twitter is awesome, long lines are no fun and it’s great to be an athlete.

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