Matt Barnes reportedly tried to fight Knicks coach Derek Fisher, who’s dating Barnes’ estranged wife.
But before this conflict, they spent a season and a half as Lakers teammates.
On the day of the 2012 trade deadline, the Lakers dealt Fisher (with a first-round pick to the Rockets for Jordan Hill) and Luke Walton and Jason Kapono (with a first-round pick to the Cavaliers for Ramon Sessions and Christian Eyenga).
Here’s how Barnes responded (hat tip: Jordan Ramirez of Warriors World):
Trades are apart of the business, it'll be tough to see Luke, Jason & Fish go. As a fan Fish has been a key ... http://t.co/QUW1sbIB
— Matt Barnes (@Matt_Barnes22) March 15, 2012
Trades are apart of the business, it’ll be tough to see Luke, Jason & Fish go. As a fan Fish has been a key part to the lakers championship formula, he was a great player/leader but an even better person..
Just found that interesting given current events.