Matt Barnes Goes Viral After Hilarious Battle With Possum Who Invaded His Home

Matt Barnes records his epic 9-minute battle with possum.

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Lakers star Matt Barnes never expected retirement to be so combative, but he had no choice but to take up arms this week after a rodent intruded in his home. In a now-viral video, the former Lakers swingman can be seen trying to kick the animal out for nine straight minutes.

At the start of the video, you can see Barnes approach the creature very carefully, even though it’s already been contained in a cardboard box. Eventually, as Barnes goes in for the extraction, we see the possum in all its glory, snarled and curled up in the corner as if ready for a fight.

Naturally, the fans had a good at Barnes’ expense and some were quick to point out how harmless the possum was in that situation. Had Barnes just simply scooped it up instead of acting like, as some fans called him, a “scaredy cat,” the whole thing might have passed a lot smoother.

Another fan even joked about how he was glad it “wasn’t D Fisher in the house,” using the opportunity to poke fun at an old rivalry.

Barnes, an NBA veteran for 14 years, has stepped up in countless situations before and he was always fearless for whatever team he was on. As a bit of a journeyman in his career, Barnes has seen it all, and he’s always answered the call.

This latest opponent, however, was one of his toughest battles yet. In the end, it seems Barnes was able to finesse the animal into the box and out of his house but it gave him, and the fans, an experience they won’t soon forget.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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