"Dude is still bitter!" - Paolo Banchero throwing shade at UNC after losing to Duke sparks hilarious reactions from fans reminding him of last year

Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero recently shared his reaction to the Duke vs UNC matchup. With fans taking note of the former Duke star throwing shade at UNC, they sent in their reactions to his tweet.The rivalry shared between the Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina Tar Heels is a tale as old as time. Both programmes have produced some of the best basketball talent the NBA has ever seen. In the process, they have also produced some of the best matchups in college basketball.The latest edition of the matchup was played on Saturday (March 4) night as the Tar Heels took on the Blue Devils it the Dean Smith Center at the University of North Carolina. With a heated atmosphere in place, the game promised to be an exciting one.Unfortunately, for the home crowd, Duke walked away with a 62-57 win against the Tar Heels. Led by Duke big man Kyle Filipowski, who recorded 22 points and 13 rebounds on the night, the Blue Devil outlasted UNC.While the result garnered some interesting reactions from fans, Duke alumnus and current NBA rookie Paolo Banchero had his own to share. Following the win against the Tar Heels, Banchero tweeted and threw some shade at UNC.Paolo Banchero🇮🇹@Pp_doesitthem boys not gon make tha tournament🤣🤣🤣68031124them boys not gon make tha tournament🤣🤣🤣😔Banchero's reaction to the win stems from his own experience against the Tar Heels. With long-time coach Mike Krzyzewski's retirement in mind, Duke were experiencing a rather poignant year last season.Things really ended on a sour note as Banchero and the Blue Devils came up short against UNC in Coach K's last game. The Magic rookie certainly had every reason to react the way he did on Twitter. However, fans weren't necessarily convinced of the same as they shared their responses to his tweet.One said:&quot;Dude is still bitter lol&quot;Here are some of the best ones:Ryan Hunt@RyanHuntMuzik@Pp_doesit dude is still bitter lol381@Pp_doesit dude is still bitter lolGeorge Karl@CoachKarl22@Pp_doesit Remind us Paolo if u were in New Orleans for the Final Four last year??68849@Pp_doesit Remind us Paolo if u were in New Orleans for the Final Four last year??Wes Wilson@weswilson4@Pp_doesit @SportsLawStern Dang. Paolo throwing shade after losing two of the biggest Duke-UNC games ever.48120@Pp_doesit @SportsLawStern Dang. Paolo throwing shade after losing two of the biggest Duke-UNC games ever.Johnny Woodard@JohnnyWoodard@Pp_doesit There’s a reason that game in the Final Four last year was such a big deal. You can’t talk shit anymore. It’s over. Duke would have to beat UNC in the title game to top it.131@Pp_doesit There’s a reason that game in the Final Four last year was such a big deal. You can’t talk shit anymore. It’s over. Duke would have to beat UNC in the title game to top it.J. Kevin Kelly@j_k_kelly@Pp_doesit You took two of the most iconic Duke L’s of all time.902@Pp_doesit You took two of the most iconic Duke L’s of all time.Alex Tinsley@Alex_Tinsley15@Pp_doesit Who ended your college career in the final 4?181@Pp_doesit Who ended your college career in the final 4? https://t.co/LvhHnaRwbwTrell Jones@TrellJSports@Pp_doesit UNC terrible lol. how don’t you make the tourney when you started the season ranked #1 203@Pp_doesit UNC terrible lol. how don’t you make the tourney when you started the season ranked #1 😂Football head@Footballheadd@Pp_doesit One year after being in the national championship. I hate to say it but it’s coaching@Pp_doesit One year after being in the national championship. I hate to say it but it’s coachingRudy Gore@rudygore_@Pp_doesit You lost to them last year in your beloved coach’s last home game and in the Final Four. Nothing will ever come close to that. But whatever makes you sleep at night I guess1111@Pp_doesit You lost to them last year in your beloved coach’s last home game and in the Final Four. Nothing will ever come close to that. But whatever makes you sleep at night I guessLew Hefe ΩΨΦ 5🐶@CEO_of_Da_Pody@Pp_doesit STILL doesn’t compare to that hurt you gotta live with! Ended you manz and your college career as they should’ve…WITH A LOSS TO UNC ON THIS 2 BIGGEST STAGES IN COLLEGE BASKETBALL.121@Pp_doesit STILL doesn’t compare to that hurt you gotta live with! Ended you manz and your college career as they should’ve…WITH A LOSS TO UNC ON THIS 2 BIGGEST STAGES IN COLLEGE BASKETBALL.Adam@AdamTM_NC@Pp_doesit Probably best to sit this one out after last year…115@Pp_doesit Probably best to sit this one out after last year…Duke Opinions@DukeOpinions@Pp_doesit TALK TO EM P566@Pp_doesit TALK TO EM P5 https://t.co/qMlIh5HTVyJackson H.@Jackson24013562@Pp_doesit Are the Magic making the 14th seed?2@Pp_doesit Are the Magic making the 14th seed?𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘴 𝘋𝘶𝘣𝘴@BrownsDubs@Pp_doesit @OwnedbyJacoby We won't . But most of those boys beat you in the final four41@Pp_doesit @OwnedbyJacoby We won't 😂. But most of those boys beat you in the final fourNation Hahn@NationHahn@Pp_doesit You couldn’t win the biggest final four game in the history of the program. Sorry for you.3@Pp_doesit You couldn’t win the biggest final four game in the history of the program. Sorry for you.The general response from fans saw Banchero on the receiving end of some harsh criticism. After failing to lead Duke to a win on two of the biggest stages in college basketball, Banchero faced severe backlash.However, Saturday night's win certainly helped Banchero feel better about the state of the team this year.UNC are also barely clinging onto a chance at being in the NCAA bracket. Having beaten UNC at home this year as well, the Blue Devils have undone a lot of damage from last year.Paolo Banchero makes name for himself in NBAPaolo Banchero emerged as a basketball phenomenon in college. Although he didn't enjoy the success he would've hoped for, the young star still found himself in a position to be one of the top picks in last year's draft.Since being picked by the Orlando Magic, Banchero has put up some impressive performances in the NBA. Earning himself a mention in the ROTY conversation, Banchero has also emerged as a future star for the Magic.Although Paolo Banchero's career as a Blue Devil wasn't the most successful, he is posed to have a brighter one in the NBA. Paired with some of the best young talent in the league, the Magic rookie will be a player worth keeping an eye on.

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