Andrew Wiggins Fires Back At Stephen Jackson Calls Him An ‘Old Bum’ For Ripping Him, Jackson Quickly Responds

The NBA season is still about a month away but things are heating up off the court.

Earlier today, we learned that Jimmy Butler asked coach Tom Thibadeau for a trade out of Minnesota.

Butler told Minnesota president of basketball operations and coach Tom Thibodeau that he would like to be traded before reporting for Timberwolves media day on Monday and prefers the possibility of the Clippers — as well as the New York Knicks, league sources said. Butler told the Timberwolves that he planned to leave the franchise in free agency next summer, sources said.

After the news about Butler’s trade request made the rounds, Andrew Wiggins brother Nick took to Twitter to fire off a shot at Butler.

Butler then referenced Nick’s “hallelujah” tweet in an Instagram story and wants Nick to “keep that same energy”.

For whatever reason, former NBA player Stephen Jackson inserted himself in the beef and ripped Wiggins for not handling his brother.

This is how the conversation should have went with Andrew Wiggins and his brother, when Wiggins found his brother sent out that that tweet about hallelujah and all that. I’m Andrew Wiggins, Hey big bro I don’t think you should sent that tweet out, you know Jimmy Butler play with a lot of heart he play hard and I play with no heart”

Wiggins wasn’t feeling Jackson’s Instagram post and fired back by calling Jackson an old bum ass.

Jackson quickly responded to Wiggins with some threats.

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Hey little one, you have a lot of talent I hope you have a good year and you go somewhere where you can find some heart and find some passion for the game. I really wish you the best. Old? I’m 40, thank God I was able to see 40. Bum? I never been that you know that. I’m from the old school bro. Respect it or check it. All this keep the same energy, make sure your energy is straight when you see me bro, you know who I am make sure your energy is straight. Keep that same energy, I’ll catch you in traffic

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Brobible sports editor. Jorge is a Miami native and lifelong Heat fan. He has been covering the NBA, MLB and NFL professionally for almost 10 years, specializing in digital media.