After entering the NBA, it was the same. His teammates disliked his prickly nature, and coaches always belittled his efforts, as if someone like him should rot in the garbage heap, and even trying hard was wrong.
He has always been ostracized, and even now, the situation hasn't improved.
From childhood, his father taught him one thing: "If someone bullies you, you mustn't go home crying, nor plead on your knees!"
This was a core principle deeply rooted inside him.
Thus, Matt Barnes glared at Jeff Hornacek: "Did my shooting practice disturb you? You cowardly white pig! Get lost, don't bother me!"
"Hey!" Amar'e Stoudemire, who was practicing on the side, stood up, "Did you just say that again?"
Jeff Hornacek motioned for Amar'e Stoudemire not to come over and then directly faced the furious Matt Barnes.
