Bryce Cotton’s departure from the Perth Wildcats was the most shocking storyline of the NBL offseason – and one that continues to ripple through the league.

And the saga has taken a new twist after the superstar took a not-so-subtle social media swipe back at comments made by his former club’s owner.

The five-time MVP, three-time champion, two-time Finals MVP, eight-time All-NBL First Team member, and eight-time scoring champion isn’t just the greatest import to ever play in Australia – he’s in the conversation for the greatest player in NBL history. For nine seasons, Cotton and the Wildcats were inseparable. Then, suddenly, it was over.

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