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Brendan Haywood rips Coach K: 'Clean your own front porch'

Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Brendan Haywood hasn't played college basketball since 2001, but that doesn't mean the former North Carolina standout's feelings toward rival Duke have softened any.

Following Mike Krzyzewski's public apology for his handling of the Dillon Brooks incident after Thursday's Sweet 16 loss to Oregon, Haywood ripped the legendary coach's actions.

"Coach K knows better, broke a rule, and seems a little salty about the loss," the former player turned analyst said Saturday. "With all that's going on with Grayson Allen this year, you're talking to Dillon Brooks about sportsmanship? Grayson Allen's running around the court crane-kicking everybody he can find. Clean your own front porch before you come over and clean mine."

The Allen mention refers to the Duke star's history of tripping opponents, which happened twice during this season. While it's clear Haywood's exaggerating, the scenario certainly hasn't painted Krzyzewski in an overly flattering light.

The criticism isn't just coming from people in the basketball world, as actor Samuel L. Jackson also voiced his opinion on Twitter:

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