Isaiah Thomas hits back at outspoken basketball influencer over ‘pipsqueak’ insult
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.
Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images 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 Thomas’ height and questioned his willingness to play at one of his events. “NBA guys like Isaiah Thomas.
He pulled up to one of my events in Greece. I’m like, ‘Play for the culture,’ and he said ‘I don’t got my shoes. ’ I said ‘Well, I’ve been to Costa Rica and I played barefeet.
So take my shoes if they fit because you’re like five seven, right? ’ Whatever five eight pipsqueak b—— didn’t want to play me for the culture. You know what I mean?