NBA Fans React To Shocking Exchange Between Donte DiVincenzo And Knicks Coach

An exchange between Donte DiVincenzo and Rick Brunson went viral after the Knicks beat the Timberwolves.

May 19, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) leaves the court after losing game seven of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs to the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

On Sunday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves faced off against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.

While it was only the preseason, a lot of eyes were on the game due to the fact that the Knicks and Timberwolves made a big trade earlier this month.

After the 115-110 victory for the Knicks, there was an intriguing exchange between Donte DiVincenzo and Rick Brunson.

Via Bleacher Report: "Donte DiVincenzo and Rick Brunson had to be separated after exchanging words

This was Donte's first game back in New York following the trade to Minnesota"

Donte DiVincenzo and Rick Brunson had to be separated after exchanging words 😳

This was Donte's first game back in New York following the trade to Minnesota pic.twitter.com/CDt72FzEkH

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 14, 2024

Many NBA fans on social media reacted to the exchange.

Via @_Talkin_NBA: "Donte took that trade personally.

Knicks loss, Wolves gain"

Donte took that trade personally.

Knicks loss, Wolves gain https://t.co/EopX3NZk7w

— 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧' 𝐍𝐁𝐀 (@_Talkin_NBA) October 14, 2024

Via @AtlantaHawksSN: "NBA is so dramatic. Regular season hasn't even started. 🤣🤣"

NBA is so dramatic. Regular season hasn't even started. 🤣🤣 https://t.co/ke0JFaN57C

— The Official Atlanta Hawks Sports Network (@AtlantaHawksSN) October 14, 2024

Via @BbqMuse: "I need to know the story behind this trade ngl 🍿"

I need to know the story behind this trade ngl 🍿 https://t.co/M3fknVy9K1

— BBQ MUSE (@BbqMuse) October 14, 2024

Via @sour_dough_boy: "I mean he did give everything he had to NY when he was here bro was playing 45 min a night for like over a month straight to end the season"

I mean he did give everything he had to NY when he was here bro was playing 45 min a night for like over a month straight to end the season

— John (@sour_dough_boy) October 14, 2024

Via @DrakesPats: "I’m here for this. This man about to be Reggie Miller in the Garden."

I’m here for this. This man about to be Reggie Miller in the Garden.

— Drake 10 (@DrakesPats) October 14, 2024

Via @LeotalksLakers: "preseason drama already, this season is going to be goated"

preseason drama already, this season is going to be goated

— lc (@LeotalksLakers) October 14, 2024

DiVincenzo finished last season with averages of 15.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 44.3% from the field and 40.1% from the three-point range in 81 games.

The Timberwolves will play their next game against the Knicks on December 19 at the Target Center in Minnesota.

"I really have no comment on the situation."

Donte DiVincenzo was asked about what happened between he and Rick Brunson after the game: pic.twitter.com/oSclCA6Ojw

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) October 14, 2024