Nick Kyrgios has fired back at an Australian basketball legend after being branded a "jerk" for his antics during a charity match.
The world No 77 called Steve Carfino a "potato" in response to the American's criticism of his sportsmanship in a celebrity basketball game held in Sydney over the weekend.
Kyrgios took part in the Sydney Kings' charity match on Sunday to raise money for sick children, but was labelled a "jerk" by Carfino, a former basketball pro who was coaching the rival team.
The retired NBL player claimed the 27-year-old showed a lack of respect as he claimed Kyrgios was hogging the ball and blocking shots from the likes of the New South Wales Premier and a former Miss Universe Australia. "What a jerk.
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