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Kendrick Perkins Details 2021 Death Threats Over Milwaukee Bucks Opinion and Arrest of Suspect

His Road Trippin' podcast revelation shows that ESPN’s security team enlisted law enforcement to trace menacing messages to a suspect who was arrested

Pelicans center Kendrick Perkins (5) high fives New Orleans Pelicans guard Tim Frazier (2) after making a buzzer beater shot at the end of third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 144-109
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June 8, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Kendrick Perkins (21) during the second quarter in game four of the 2018 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-85 to complete a four-game sweep. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Overview

  • On the Road Trippin' podcast on August 14–15, 2025, Perkins recounted receiving violent death threats to his wife’s account after his 2021 “Batman vs. Robin” comparison of Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
  • He said the threats included specific warnings against his children, prompting him to alert ESPN’s security unit.
  • The network’s investigators joined local law enforcement to trace the messages to an individual who was subsequently arrested after claiming he was not serious.
  • Details about the suspect’s identity and the status of any charges or legal proceedings have not been made public.
  • Perkins presented the episode as a cautionary example of rising fan hostility and the importance of security protocols for media and players.