Austin Rivers was hit right where it hurts during Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans when a kid with front row seats heckled him right after a timeout.
“Austin, you only get playing time because your dad is a coach,” the kid said.
Ouch!
Rivers took to Instagram and exposed the fan, saying that same fan asked for an autograph after the game and assuring he wasn't “phased” by the comments.
Austin Rivers was not having it last night. pic.twitter.com/ZqTC5iQv19
— Keith Wynne (@Keith_Wynne) December 29, 2016
Rivers backed up his comments with his game, leading all scorers with 22 points in a 102-98 loss to the Pelicans.
With the loss of Blake Griffin and J.J. Redick, the L.A. Clippers will need his scoring punch more than ever, making it a crucial opportunity for him to prove his worth.