Kendrick Perkins wipes away tears in response to Kevin Durant calling him a 'sell out'

Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins was brought to tears on Friday morning after being called a 'sell-out' by former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Durant. Kendrick Perkins crying story sent was discussed by NBA fans at length on social media as fans termed situation a 'silly feud becoming personal'. Kevin Durant labelled Kendrick Perkins a 'sell out' after NBA great slammed Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving for his comments on pushing back NBA restart.

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Kendrick Perkins crying: Response to Kevin Durant

'sell out' comments me by Kevin Durant aimed towards his former teammate led to Kendrick Perkins crying on national television on ESPN. former Celtics star teared up in his response to Kevin Durant while reminding viewers of meaning of word 'sell out'. Kendrick Perkins didn't take too kindly to Kevin Durant's words on Instagram and recalled time he and Durant hashed out a few personal issues behind closed doors on May 8, 2011. 

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After an emotional response, Kendrick Perkins also ted that his entire family is still extremely fond of 31-year-old power forward. In conclusion, 35-year-old Perkins claimed that he still loves Kevin Durant despite his hurtful comments. However, this isn't first time that Durant and Perkins have h to dress issues publicly as big man has called out Durant on multiple occasions following his decision to team up with Golden State Warriors. 

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NBA restart: Kyrie Irving's comments triggered Kendrick Perkins 

 issue with Kendrick Perkins and Kevin Durant began when Perkins labelled Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving a 'distraction' on Tuesday. NBA analyst slammed Irving for his comments about NBA restart distracting players from social matters at hand amid civil unrest in USA. Perkins spoke to CBS Sports and said, " one is listening to you Kyrie and NBA will continue." Perkins ded that Irving is trying to create 'unnecessary drama' which n led to 'sell out' comments from Kevin Durant.

NBA restart to has been tipped for July 30 with regular season expected to be completed at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. NBA Orlando bubble is reportedly set for players to be quarantined in vicinity to prevent spre of virus. A number of or health and safety rules will need to be followed by players upon NBA restart. 

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