Perkins: I was threatened for evaluating Middleton s importance than Antetokounmpo

Perkins, a former NBA center and current ESPN analyst, revealed that he received a death threat after he made a controversial view on Antetokounmpo in 2021.

Perkins is known for his controversial views on various NBA topics. Some of his remarks have been strongly opposed by fans around the world. In a recent appearance on the Road Trippin podcast, the 2008 NBA champion revealed that his controversial comments about Antetokounmpo — when he called Middleton the "Batman" in the 2021 Bucks title roster — led to his death threat.

Perkins said: "I started receiving death threats, and these threats were sent to my wife's account. The guy sent threat messages again and again: 'I'm going to kill your child; I know where you live; I'm going to kill you.' That's all really happening."

Perkins added that the experience highlighted the importance of security for players and media personnel. The NBA and major television networks have systems to protect individuals from harassment. In this matter, these systems play a role. "The work may be about basketball, but the risks may be much higher," Perkins said.source:7m cn com vn