Milwaukee Bucks coach George Karl says there is no rift between him and All-Star forward Glenn Robinson, who had harsh words for his coach's motivation tactics last week.

"I think Dog and I are fine," Karl said, referring to Robinson by his nickname, Big Dog.

Robinson, the top pick in the 1994 draft, refused to speak to reporters following practice Monday.

Last week, Karl publicly criticized Robinson for failing to get back on defense one time in the Bucks' 85-71 loss to the New York Knicks and for sitting out a practice in the midst of the team's five-game losing streak.

Robinson responded angrily, telling The Journal Times of Racine: "I have two bad ankles, a bad shoulder, tendinitis in my left knee and a sore wrist and I'm selfish?"

Robinson accused Karl of using him as a scapegoat for the team's early season troubles and took issue with the coach using the media to get his message across, something Karl often does.