Joakim Noah was probably a little angry at the state of Ohio given the current, heated Bulls-Cavs series. But he really stepped in something this time.

Noah on bench watching Cardale Jones on the public address mic mouthed, "you ain't in the SEC" — Anthony Lima (@SportsBoyTony) May 7, 2015

Noah, of course, is a former SEC athlete himself. The Ohio State quarterback was quick to respond to the former Florida Gator:

@JoakimNoah watch yo mouth before I give you these hands chump — Cardale Jones (@CJ12_) May 7, 2015

I'm at @JoakimNoah neck the rest of the series for that comment — Cardale Jones (@CJ12_) May 7, 2015

Other OSU players are getting into the act.

12 ain't got no chill for @ Joakim Noah — Jamarco Jones (@jjones_74) May 7, 2015

Your thoughts, Joakim?

Joakim on Cardale Jones: "I didn't know who that was til this morning." — jon greenberg (@jon_greenberg) May 7, 2015

During the series' next game, Noah had a rough time. Cardale took notice.

Mannnnn I know @JoakimNoah tired of getting dunked on — Cardale Jones (@CJ12_) May 10, 2015

I see @JoakimNoah here to play dodgeball — Cardale Jones (@CJ12_) May 10, 2015

And after LeBron James hit the game-winner for Jones' hometown team:

★★★

SB Nation presents: As the NBA playoffs intensify, so do the fights