Suns’ Devin Booker did not forget Enes Kanter’s ‘L’ tweet, responds after win
Dec 17, 2018, 9:09 PM | Updated: 9:14 pm
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker laughs with teammates on the bench after a score against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, April 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
The last time the Phoenix Suns and the New York Knicks played, Devin Booker was ejected after shoving Enes Kanter.
Kanter, as he does quite often, took to Twitter with his response after a Suns loss.
Hold that “L” kid.
Talk to me nice or don’t talk to me at all… pic.twitter.com/tS3mLgClTA
— Enes Kanter (@Enes_Kanter) January 27, 2018
As one can imagine, Booker did not forget about that tweet.
So, after Booker tied a season-high with 38 points in a 128-110 win against the Knicks on Monday, he informed Kanter of the Suns’ gameplan in that victory.
🤦🏽♂️ “Pick n Roll at 00 every time” https://t.co/riaizpFpZV
— Devin Booker (@DevinBook) December 18, 2018
The big man in his eighth season has a reputation as one of the league’s worst defenders, most notably when it comes to foot speed and guarding ball screens.
The initial tweet by Kanter led to a back-and-forth between him and former Suns forward Jared Dudley.
Your as corny as you look Boi! Just remember this NBA fraternity knows exactly who you are! One of the worst pick n roll defender in the NBA! Now hold that L kid! https://t.co/fcD6CwaFK4
— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) January 27, 2018
In the losing effort on Monday, Kanter had 13 points and 10 rebounds. His counterpart Deandre Ayton, on the other hand, had 21 points and 13 rebounds.
Others on Twitter got in on the fun.
¯_(ツ)_/¯ https://t.co/eTj7nmGBi4
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) December 18, 2018
— /r/SUNS (@Suns_Reddit) December 18, 2018
Time for you to hold that “L” this time, @Enes_Kanter. pic.twitter.com/nHpOwtBDSA
— The Bright Side (@BrightSideSun) December 18, 2018
— TheTimelinePodcast (@TheTimelinePod) December 18, 2018
Kanter has not filed a response yet, but knowing him, that’s coming.
If you want to circle the date like Kanter surely will, the Suns’ final matchup against the Knicks this season is on March 6.
