A personal story of NBA opposite
Former NBA player and current analyst Kendrick Perkins unveiled on the Road Trippin ‘ Podcast that he received death threats in 2021 after criticizing Giannis Antetokounmpo during the NBA Finals. Perkins called Giannis the “Robin” after Khris Middleton’s “Batman” while praising the contributions of Middleton to the Milwaukee Bucks.
“And besides, stop the nonsense ** death threats. I got the death threats. I was attacked by the bars … And it wasn’t in my DMS. They mother **** got my telephone number. They sent me text messages,” Perkins said.
Take action, do not play a victim
Instead of complaining publicly, Perkins worked together with his employer, ESPN, to resolve the situation. “I tell the ESPN. ESPN, go digging. They locked the mother *** on it. They found the guy and locked him up. This is a true story,” he said.
The threats, he explained, extended to his family. “This guy sent me a threat after threat after threat.” I kill your children. As soon as you get there, I know where you are. I kill you. ” Like this, real life, “said Perkins.
He emphasized the importance of using official channels such as NBA security or organizational means rather than publicizing such incidents. “Michael Porter Jr., if you look at this, they have this thing called NBA security. If you feel threatened, you are under a company of millions of dollars … it will be fine, young guy,” Perkins advised.
Perspective from a veteran
Perkins criticized players who assume a “victim” mentality when confronted with online threats or criticism. Based on his own experience, he suggested that young players take action through the right channels or ignore threats.
He also compared the mental health struggle of modern players with the challenges with which Bill Russell’s era was confronted, including injuries and life -threatening circumstances. “From injuries to death threats and life -threatening diseases such as diabetes, I have seen various forms of adversity,” said Perkins.
Lessons from a long NBA career
The message from Perkins is clear: adversity comes in many forms, from the field pressure to personal threats, and there are professional support systems to handle them. Dealing with problems calmly and responsibly, instead of turning them into public glasses, can prevent unnecessary drama and danger.
For Kendrick Perkins, his approach to confronting threats is a combination of pragmatism, action and trust in the safety infrastructure of the NBA – a method that he believes would benefit young players from following.
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