Knicks Stoudemire Calls Fan Gay Slur Via Twitter

Amar'e Stoudemire allegedly tweeted gay slur at a Knicks fan during a heated exchange yesterday. The fan, known on Twitter as @BFerrelli, chided Stoudemire for his performance last season, demanding the forward step up so New York can advance further into the postseason.



Stoudemire appears to have responded to Ferrelli in a direct message, which the latter posted as a screen shot:


"[Expletive] you. I don't have to do any thing [expletive]," Stoudemire said.
Immediately, Ferrelli's claim was scrutinized as Twitter users thought his picture had been doctored.


However, Ferrelli followed up his initial screen shot with another, which includes an apology from Stoudemire:


"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."


Stoudemire has tweeted since Ferreli posted the photos and has yet to publicly acknowledge the interaction.