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Influencer Matt Kiatipis, known as MK, insulted former NBA guard Isaiah Thomas on a podcast, mocking his height. Thomas responded to the comments, highlighting the disrespectful nature of the remarks.
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Influencer Matt Kiatipis, widely known as MK, has built a growing profile through basketball content and events.
His reputation has been shaped by viral clips and his outspoken personality which draw attention on social media. That exposure has brought him into contact with established players and helped him build a large online following.
However, MK sparked backlash this week after targeting former NBA guard Isaiah Thomas on a podcast. Speaking on Impaulsive, he mocked Thomasâ height and questioned his willingness to play at one of his events.
âNBA guys like Isaiah Thomas. He pulled up to one of my events in Greece. Iâm like, âPlay for the culture,â and he said âI donât got my shoes.â I said âWell, Iâve been to Costa Rica and I played barefeet. So take my shoes if they fit because youâre like five seven, right?â Whatever five eight pipsqueak bââ didnât want to play me for the culture. You know what I mean?â he said.
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Thomas did not take long to respond publicly after the remarks circulated online. The veteran guard addressed the situation directly on X with a strongly worded message.
The two-time NBA All-Star claimed that Kiatipis asked for a picture when they met and that the influencer is now using his name to draw attention.
âThis gotta stop!!! Why would I be scared to play him? This wasnât his energy in person. Heâs a CLOWN! Tryna use me to get clicks. Ima bââ now tho? After in person I was one of your favorite players ever! âLetâs take a pic broâ haha. Hell no, I ainât taking a pic wit yo bâ aââ he said.
MK mocked Isaiah Thomas' height and questioned his willingness to participate in one of his events.
Matt Kiatipis, known as MK, is a basketball influencer who gained popularity through viral clips and his outspoken personality on social media.
Isaiah Thomas hit back at MK's comments, emphasizing the disrespectful nature of the insult regarding his height.
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The debate did not end with Thomasâ reply. Former NBA player Richard Jefferson also weighed in after seeing the viral clip.
Jefferson, who won an NBA title in 2016, shared the video and dismissed MKâs position.
âBro you arenât a part of the culture,â he wrote.
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