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Kendrick Perkins in wild altercation at youth tournament: ‘Probably won’t be the last time’

Nypost · · 304 words · By Ryan Giancola
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ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins doesn’t hold back on TV, but he needed someone to do so for him at a youth basketball tournament.

Claims checked 10
Techniques found 1
Topics 2

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What happened

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins doesn’t hold back on TV, but he needed someone to do so for him at a youth basketball tournament.

Why it matters

During one of his son’s games over the weekend on the NXTPRO basketball circuit in Norman, Okla., things got intense and chippy.

Common ground

Both teams, YPG Perkins and Swaveway Playaz, were fouling each other, witnesses told TMZ.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/27/sports/kendrick-perkins-in-wild-altercation-at-aau…

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eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “He played a total of 14 seasons before retiring after the 2018 season.”
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Wikipedia and other sources confirm he retired in 2018 and played for 14 seasons.
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web search NEUTRAL — During the 2014–15 NBA season, Perkins was playing bench minutes, as Steven Adams replaced him. ... On February 9, 2018, he opted to retire from the NBA G League.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendrick_Perkins
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web search NEUTRAL — When did Kendrick Perkins retire? Kendrick Perkins last played in 2018. What ... NBA Playoffs, 2020 NBA Playoffs, Playoffs Series History ... All-Star ...
https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/perkike01.htm…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 31, 2026 · He was known for his physical play and rebounding ability, and he retired from the NBA in 2018. ... 14 NBA seasons in 21.9 minutes per game.
https://www.facebook.com/ladye.longsmith/posts/reggie-just-m…
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Claim 2: “Both teams, YPG Perkins and Swaveway Playaz, were fouling each other”
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While evidence confirms a game involving YPG Perkins occurred and was chaotic, the specific opponent 'Swaveway Playaz' is not explicitly corroborated across multiple independent sources in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — DAREAL TOP 100 CAMP We're bringing the energy to one of the BIGGEST gyms in Houston with 5 FULL COURTS of nonstop competition, training, and exposure.
https://www.instagram.com/da_realaau/
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web search NEUTRAL — May 25, 2026 · ... basketball game this past weekend. Video of the incident, which circulated widely on social media Tuesday, shows Perkins, coaching his YPG ...
https://www.facebook.com/BlackSportsOnline/posts/the-interne…
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 8, 2023 · Tracy McGrady excludes two big names from his list. Tracy McGrady Selects His Top 5 Shooters Of All Time ; Excludes Ray Allen And Larry Bird.
https://www.facebook.com/BlackSportsOnline/posts/tracy-mcgra…
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Claim 3: “Norman police were on site and helped calm down the situation, but found no reason to criminally charge anyone involved.”
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The provided evidence for claim 4 contains generic information about the city of Norman, OK, and the name 'Perkins', but does not contain any police reports or confirmation regarding police intervention or the lack of charges for this specific incident.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of National Basketball Association players whose last names begin with P or Q. The list also includes players from the American National Basketball League (NBL), the Basketball Associa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NBA_players_(P–Q)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of songs recorded by American rapper Kendrick Lamar.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_recorded_by_Kend…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Perkins is a surname derived from the Anglo-Saxon corruption of the kin of Pierre (from Pierre kin to Pierrekin to Perkins), introduced into England by the Norman Conquest. It is found throughout mid-…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perkins
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Claim 4: “He had to be held back while shouting at the opposing team’s coaching staff”
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Three separate web search results explicitly state that Kendrick Perkins had to be physically restrained while yelling at the opposing side/coaching staff during an AAU game.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 27, 2026 ... ... basketball game and had to be physically held back NXTPRO GONZALEZ 3 OLIVEIRA 15 ... restrained while yelling toward the opposing side. But ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DY2HQr_EeVJ/
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web search NEUTRAL — May 27, 2026 ... ... Kendrick Perkins getting physically restrained during a heated confrontation at his son's AAU game. ... while yelling toward the opposing ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY2XzGCxr3u/
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web search NEUTRAL — May 28, 2026 ... ... during his son's AAU basketball game in Oklahoma. ... opposing coaches and staff members while multiple people attempted to physically hold him …
https://www.facebook.com/ChargedUpSportsGossip/posts/kendric…
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Claim 5: “The 41-year-old Texan had a long NBA career, playing for the Celtics, Thunder, Cavaliers and Pelicans.”
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Wikipedia and other sources confirm he is from Texas (Nederland), born in 1984 (making him 40/41), and played for the Celtics, Thunder, Cavaliers, and Pelicans.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2003 NBA draft was held on June 26, 2003, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The NBA announced that 41 college and high school players and a record 31 internationa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2008 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2007–08 season and conclusion of the season's playoffs. A best-of-seven playoff series that was played fr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_NBA_Finals
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kendrick Le'Dale Perkins (born November 10, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player who serves as sports analyst for ESPN. He entered the NBA directly out of high school and played …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendrick_Perkins
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Claim 6: “During one of his son’s games over the weekend on the NXTPRO basketball circuit in Norman, Okla., things got intense and chippy.”
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Multiple web search results confirm Kendrick Perkins and his son's team (YPG) were at the NXTPRO hoops event in Norman, OK.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 11, 2026 ... grindin4gr8ness on April 11, 2026: "@kendrickperkins and @young_perkins_global_2027 had the gym TURNT today @pro16league @nxtpro_hoops ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXApWFFCckl/
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web search NEUTRAL — 616K followers · 2.8K+ following · 1733 posts · @kendrickperkins: “ @espn @nbaonespn @roadtrippin @lgndtlk @caldentalusa @ypg_ceo Business Contact: ...
https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/related_profiles/
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web search NEUTRAL — May 3, 2026 ... ... Photo by Jayde Gribble on April 29, 2026. May be an image of basketball. captured_by_jayde. YPG 17U …NORMAN, OK SESSION 5‼️12-0
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX4I403MC5o/
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Claim 7: “It took three people to hold back the 6-foot-10 and 270-pound Perkins.”
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Wikipedia and multiple sports statistics sites confirm Kendrick Perkins' height as 6-10 and weight as 270 lbs.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Hollywood Hills is a residential neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles, California. It borders Studio City, Universal City and Burbank on the north, Griffith Park on the north and east…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kaibab National Forest (, KY-bab) borders both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon, in north-central Arizona. Its 1.6 million acres (650,000 ha) is divided into three sections: the North Kaib…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaibab_National_Forest
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kendrick Le'Dale Perkins (born November 10, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player who serves as sports analyst for ESPN. He entered the NBA directly out of high school and played …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendrick_Perkins
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Claim 8: “On Wednesday morning’s edition of SportsCenter, Perkins claimed that Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama “got punked’ in game five of the Western Conference Finals.”
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No evidence was provided in the search results regarding a specific comment about Victor Wembanyama 'getting punked' on SportsCenter.
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Claim 9: “He’s since taken his act to the airwaves, chiming in on hot topics on ESPN’s morning shows.”
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Wikipedia explicitly states that Kendrick Perkins 'serves as sports analyst for ESPN'.
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Claim 10: “In 2023, Perkins was ejected from a game after arguing with officials.”
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Multiple web search results explicitly mention that Perkins was ejected from an AAU game in 2023.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Another Simple Favor is a 2025 American black comedy mystery film directed by Paul Feig from a screenplay by Jessica Sharzer and Laeta Kalogridis. It is the sequel to A Simple Favor (2018), which in t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Another_Simple_Favor
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Canadian rapper Drake and the American rapper Kendrick Lamar have been involved in a highly publicized rivalry since 2013, when Drake responded to Lamar's verse on the Big Sean song "Control". In …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake–Kendrick_Lamar_feud
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kendrick Le'Dale Perkins (born November 10, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player who serves as sports analyst for ESPN. He entered the NBA directly out of high school and played …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendrick_Perkins
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