Fisher, just days removed from being fired as Knicks coach, looks rather pleased in an Instagram photo posted on Wednesday night by reality TV star Gloria Govan — apparent confirmation that the controversial couple are still an item.
A physical altercation between Barnes and Fisher at Govan’s house in October created an unsavory cloud over Fisher’s abbreviated second season in charge. Page Six reported Barnes drove 95 miles in a rage to confront his former teammate Fisher over his romance with Govan, who is separated from Barnes.
Barnes was suspended two games by the NBA over the incident, after which he reportedly texted a friend: “I kicked his ass from the back yard to the front room, and spit in her face.” Fisher missed the following day’s Knicks practice, blaming the absence on travel issues.
Now, Govan shared a group shot from an airplane jetway — Fisher’s in the back row wearing a hat and making a phone gesture with his left hand — bearing the following giddy hashtags: international flight, birthday, celebration, tipsy, family, redeye, hella sleepy, lit.
Govan deleted the photo from her account soon after posting, but it was preserved in screenshots by a variety of outlets.