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Kendrick Perkins Calls Out LeBron James- “Imagine unfollowing me on Twitter, but you still got to wake up and watch me on TV every day”

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In a surprising social media twist, LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, recently unfollowed former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins on Twitter. The move sparked heated reactions and debates across social media platforms. But what led to this unfollowing?

The Incident

The drama began when Perkins criticized James during a segment on ESPN’s “NBA Today.” James had expressed admiration for his former teammate, Kyrie Irving, despite the Lakers not being in the NBA Finals. Perkins accused James of trying to steal the spotlight from the teams currently competing for the championship.

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His exact words: “Bron weaseling his way into somebody else’s moment…This is not about you! Your team is at home. This is about the Mavs and the Celtics, but yet you’re so mad and disappointed that you’re not Kyrie Irving’s running mate anymore.”

Kendrick Perkins’ Bold Tweet

Kendrick Perkins Calls Out LeBron James- "Imagine unfollowing me on Twitter, but you still got to wake up and watch me on TV every day" - THE SPORTS ROOM

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Sports news outlet ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) captured the essence of Perkins’ remarks in a tweet:

“Imagine unfollowing me on Twitter, but you still got to wake up and watch me on TV every day… I think LeBron James got sensitive over the last couple of weeks because I’ve been calling him out.”

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The tweet immediately caught attention, with fans and analysts reacting both humorously and critically. Some found humor in Perkins’ self-comparison to Jesus, while others questioned his choice of words and the implications of such a statement. Perkins’ statement suggests a potential rift between him and James, fueled by Perkins’ critical commentary.

ESPN’s First Take Segment

ESPN’s “First Take” dedicated an entire segment to LeBron James unfollowing Kendrick Perkins on social media. The discussion lasted multiple minutes, with Perkins taking jabs at James while Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe listened. Fans, however, expressed frustration with the lack of quality content from the show, especially during the NBA Finals.

 

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