Dave Portnoy accepts Kyrie Irving's challenge to pickup game after trading Twitter barbs: 'F--- it'

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Twitter barbs may be coming to a head soon between Dave Portnoy and Kyrie Irving.

Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, is from outside of Boston, and Irving spent two seasons with the Celtics and had a rather ugly exit. 

So, Portnoy isn’t exactly a huge fan of the eight-time All-Star.

But the two may settle their differences on the court after Irving challenged Portnoy to a pickup game after Portnoy tweeted at the NBA star while criticizing Insider.

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Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks walks up the court during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Center March 24, 2023, in Dallas, Texas.  (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

"If you ever wanna lace ‘‘em up and play ones and earn my respect,  instead of always running your mouth, I am here," Irving tweeted. Portnoy was all for it.

"F--- it.  I’ll play you 1 v 1," Portnoy said.

He even predicted a final score, and Portnoy detailed exactly how he would win.

"I’ll beat you 21-17.  I’ll back you down in the paint 17 time (sic) and shoot 4 jumpers right in your face."

Irving, obviously, would be the heavy favorite in the matchup, so he’s willing to travel to Portnoy’s home.

"How about we do it in SwampScott, Massachusetts or at TD Garden David?" Irving responded. "I want to make sure this 1v1 is on your turf, in your hometown. I’ll bring my A11even Tribe(Army).

"And after we play, you can take us all around your hometown and we break Bread at your Parents crib."

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy speaks on Joe Rogan's podcast. (YouTube screenshot of the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast from Spotify)

Portnoy offered