Amare Stoudemire Uses the F Word to Defend Himself on Twitter

Neal Broverman

Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.

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Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire went back to the school playground during a Twitter feud with an unhappy basketball fan.

Brian Ferrelli tweeted Stoudemire on Saturday, saying he should "make up for this past season." Stoudemire didn't appreciate the negative feedback and sent a private message back to the Knicks fanatic. Unfortunately, Stoudemire used a gay slur in his message. The private missive was captured by Ferrelli who took a screen shot and displayed it. Stoudemire, caught in the act, apologized for his attack on Ferrelli, writing "I apologize for what I said earlier. I just got off the plane and had time to think about it. Sorry bro!! No Excuses. Won't happen again."