Former Milwaukee Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo made all sorts of headlines on Tuesday night after featuring prominently in the New York Knicks’ Game 5 victory over the Indiana Pacers. The showdown turned out to be a blowout in favor of the Knicks, who now have a 3-2 series lead over Indiana.

Apr 7, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives against New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

For his part, DiVincenzo was involved in some of the extracurricular action throughout the testy encounter. This prompted a savage post-game message from the former Bucks champ as he called out the Pacers’ fake tough guy image.

Knicks-Pacers Game 5 Gets Chippy

May 12, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) defends during game four of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
DiVincenzo found himself hitting the deck early in the game after a brutal screen from Pacers big man Isaiah Jackson, who was called for an offensive foul on the play. That moment instantly sparked a heated confrontation between players on both sides:

DiVincenzo then got into it with Indiana veteran TJ McConnell later in the game, which apparently, involved some NSFW language as well:

The biggest altercation of the evening, however, came when DiVincenzo and Myles Turner came face to face after getting tangled up. Turner clearly wasn’t happy about the Knicks guard calling him a “b**ch”:

Former Milwaukee Bucks Guard Donte DiVincenzo’s Comments Go Viral

Apr 7, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; New York guard Donte D (0) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard Malik Beasley (5) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
After the intense battle, DiVincenzo had some choice words for their opponents. According to the 27-year-old, he’s not buying Indiana’s tough guy facade at all:

“They were trying to be tough guys,” he said. “That’s not their identity… Nobody’s gonna fight in the NBA. Take the foul, keep it moving. You’re not a tough guy, just keep it moving.”

That’s a pretty savage jab, and it comes as no surprise that the quote has become completely viral:

There’s clearly a lot of bad blood brewing between these two teams.

Jan 13, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee guard Donte D (0) shoots during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
For More Wisconsin Sports:

Follow me on Twitter at @PaoloSongcoNBA, and follow us @WiSportsHeroics. Also, check out our Merchandise Here! Get 20% off with the code “WSH.” You can also reach out to Paolo Songco via email at [email protected]. To read more of our articles and keep up to date on the latest in ALL of Wisconsin sports, click here! Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks, Wisconsin Badgers.

Mayfield Sports Marketing

Call Mayfield Sports Marketing at 262-366-8188 to schedule Green Bay Packers players or alumni for your corporate appearance or product promotion.  Our booking agents will work on your behalf to get you the best price for your desired sports speaker. Mayfield Sports Marketing has earned a reputation of being the one to call for booking top athletes to speak at events and trade shows. To learn more about Packers players or alumni appearance cost and booking fee, please call us today. www.MayfieldSports.com.

Radtke Sports

Wisconsin Sports Heroics is proud partner with Radtke Sports to offer autographed memorabilia. Brett Favre, Rob Gronkowski, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and MORE Guaranteed Authentic Collectibles and Memorabilia including signed jerseys, photos, and more at www.RadtkeSports.com USE promo code: WSH for FREE SHIPPING on your purchase. Some restrictions may apply