Matt Barnes, Derek Fisher, Gloria Govan 2016: NBA Star Throws Shade After Arch Nemesis Fired From NY Knicks? [VIDEO]
Matt Barnes is either throwing shade or really unbothered after his friend and former teammate turned arch nemesis, Derek Fisher, was fired as coach for the New York Knicks.
Matt Barnes Suspended For Attacking Derek Fisher?
The two NBA ballers’ friendship hit a snag after Barnes found out that Fisher was messing around with his estranged wife, Gloria Govan. He made headlines after he drove roughly 100 miles to go catch Fisher at Govan’s home and beat him up all around the house.
Now that Fisher has fallen on a little bad luck, Barnes might have a response. He posted a photo of himself on Instagram just hours after the news of Fisher getting fired was announced.
Matt Barnes Rips Fan Who Laughs About Derek Fisher Fight
A photo posted by matt_barnes9 (@matt_barnes9) on Feb 8, 2016 at 9:13am PST
While he is smirking in the photo, he left the caption section empty.
But fans took to the comment section to reveal they are possibly aware of exactly what is going on.
One said that despite his loss, Fisher is still winning. “He’s still got your girl and he’s slaying It and you are still talking about it…don’t be so hurt.”
Another added that he is Team Matt all the way. “[I] would’ve done the same thing, should have slapped him right across the ear. [I’m] behind you a 100 percent.”
One fan couldn’t help but laugh and added, “A picture is indeed worth a thousand words” Some fans even hopped on Twitter to share their thoughts. One joked that Barnes is behind Fisher getting fired.
Matt Barnes sent Phil Jackson a folder on Derek fisher on some Mr robot ish. — Desus Nice (@desusnice) February 8, 2016
Another added that Barnes is heading in Fisher’s direction.
Matt Barnes driving to Derek Fisher pic.twitter.com/VEF8TPLMlU
— NBA RETWEET (@RTNBA) February 8, 2016
One pointed out that the brawl between the two wasn’t a good look for Fisher.
The beginning of the end for Derek Fisher was his situation with Matt Barnes. Needless to say, that did not go over big in the locker room. — Frank Isola (@FisolaNYDN) February 8, 2016
Another laughed that Barnes would be popping up on Fisher after he cleaned out his locker.
Enjoy your day RT @hardROClife Derek Fisher gonna be cleaning out his office and Matt Barnes gonna show up like https://t.co/NG1Ji2j1ic
— LizzLocker (@Lizzs_Lockeroom) February 8, 2016
See more responses below.
Matt Barnes after finding out Derek Fisher was fired. pic.twitter.com/yPuUBs1AW4 — Behind The Arc (@NBATalk23_) February 8, 2016
Matt Barnes waiting for Derek fisher to walk around that corner like #KnicksTape #nba pic.twitter.com/XRkUci1XFr
— Big Cee O'Neal (@bigceee) February 8, 2016
.@ESPNSteinLine Matt Barnes realizing that Derek Fisher has a whole bunch more time to hang out with his kids. pic.twitter.com/VXgH0ToZ40 — Ralph Amsden (@ralphamsden) February 8, 2016
The Knicks have fired Derek Fisher which now allows him to focus 100% of his time to not getting beat up by Matt Barnes
— Al Jackson (@aljackson) February 8, 2016
Derek Fisher took another L from Matt Barnes today. 0-3 this season. — #VCFreed (@VinsanityGNG) February 6, 2016