The match between the two teams that have starred in the latest market bomb, the New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves with the transfer of Karl-Anthony Towns, was a preseason match. But Donte DiVincenzo He didn’t take it as such. The match ended with victory for the New York team (115-110).
The guard, sent by the Knicks to the Wolves along with Julius Randle, had to deal with Rick BrunsonNew York assistant coach and father of Jalen Brunson. Apparently upset by the transfer, DiVincenzo began the conflict by yelling at the Knicks bench while he was shooting free throws.
“This is what happens when they let you run the show,” shouted the guard, who finished with 15 points. At first it seemed like DiVincenzo messed with the head coach, Tom Thibodeaubut the conflict was with Brunson. After the game, both got into an argument and had to be separated.
According to the ESPN, The shooting guard declined to comment on the discussion with the assistant coach and highlighted the good atmosphere that existed with Thibswith whom he joked. Of course, DiVincenzo spoke about his relationship with Jalen Brunsonbecause he had a fight with his father.
“My relationship with Jalen, he’s my brother, he’s my best friend. That’s a separate relationship. I’ll talk about it privately (with Rick) and find out everything. But it is what it is,” said the guard, who played with Jalen Brunson at Vilanova in the NCAA. The point guard led the Knicks with 24 points, while Anthony Edwards He left at 31 with the Timberwolves.
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