Leave Tyler Hansbrough alone!
Metta World Peace didn't seem to like the headlines that were made from the brief altercation between him and the Toronto Raptors forward in a preseason game on Monday night. Hansbrough appeared to be upset after getting fouled from behind, but didn't realize it was World Peace who committed the foul until he turned around. Once he noticed who was behind him, Hansbrough backed down. After the video hit the internet, some media outlets and people on Twitter and poked fun at Hansbrough (the video uploaded to ESPN's account is titled "Metta Gives Hansbrough A Scare").
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But World Peace was quick to defend Hansbrough on Twitter after the game.
Tyler Hansbrough is a tough kid . Stop be silly people!!! He is going to be a champ one day. Keep being tough Tyler!!
— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) October 22, 2013
I would play on Tyler's team anyday.. you guys are silly!! Stop adding fire to pre season ball. Fighting doesnt make u tough. win'n does!
— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) October 22, 2013
Tyler Hansbrough, dont listen to these fools. Keep being s hard nose ball player!!!
— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) October 22, 2013