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Ex-NBA Coach Kendrick Perkins Held Back at Youth Game
28 May
Summary
- Kendrick Perkins was held back after a heated exchange at a youth basketball game.
- Norman police responded to the incident but took no criminal action.
- Perkins has a history of heated moments at AAU games, including an ejection in 2023.
ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins was involved in a heated confrontation at his son's youth basketball game over the weekend in Norman, Oklahoma. Witnesses reported that the game became chippy, with multiple fouls occurring between the YPG Perkins and Swaveway Playaz teams. The situation escalated when Perkins had to be physically held back by three individuals while shouting at the opposing coaching staff.
Perkins later defended his actions on social media, asserting his commitment to protecting every child in his organization. Norman police were on site to manage the situation, but ultimately determined no criminal charges were warranted. This is not the first time Perkins has displayed strong emotions at an AAU game; he was ejected in 2023 after a dispute with officials over a player's dismissal.
The former NBA champion had a 14-year career with teams like the Celtics and Thunder before retiring in 2018. He is now a prominent voice on ESPN, known for his candid commentary on basketball topics.
