LeBron James [R], Kendrick Perkins [L] (Image source Getty Images)
During a recent episode of First Take, Kendrick Perkins, a former NBA player, was asked about the recent incident involving Los Angeles Lakers star player LeBron James, who had unfollowed Perkins on social media.

In response, Perkins said that James has unfollowed him, but he has to see him daily on TV.

“Imagine unfollowing me on Twitter, but you still got to wake up and watch me on TV every day. Because. I ain’t going nowhere anytime soon – that’s number one.” Perkins said during the latest episode of First Take.

Perkins mentioned that LeBron James has become increasingly sensitive lately.

He said that he spoke about multiple topics involving James, including the firing of Darvin Ham, the next Lakers head coach, and Bronny James’ draft, but James ignored him and unfollowed him.

Number two, I think LeBron James got sensitive over the last couple of weeks because I’ve been calling him out or have been speaking on things that he might disagree with.

Like the firing of Darvin Ham or the coaching search of the Lakers or even having to touch on the Bronny James situation when it comes down to dealing with the draft,” Perkins added.

Why did LeBron James unfollow Kendrick Perkins?

James unfollowed Perkins because he criticized the Los Angeles Lakers for remarks he made against Kyrie Irving.

In addition to Perkins, James also unfollowed two more people.

He unfollowed Ben Simmons and Blake Griffin, but the reason for unfollowing both of them is still unknown.

Perkins also mentioned to James that he has his phone number, and if James encounters any issues, he should call Perkins for a conversation.

“You have my phone number. If you had a problem with anything I said, we could’ve picked up the phone and had a conversation.” Perkins further added.

Recently, James, the father of three children, congratulated Cuffs the Legend on his daughter’s success, and the duo exchanged more tweets.

Since becoming a consultant on ESPN , Kendrick Perkins has stopped at nothing when it comes to giving his opinion. If he has something to say, he’ll say it, even if it concerns a friend or acquaintance. The proof is that he has just reacted to LeBron James’ latest viral action against him.

Arriving in the NBA in 2003 with the status of future legend, LeBron James is used to criticism. And that’s good, since he was rarely spared during his career. Put in the same category as Michael Jordan from his adolescence, the King was not always judged on his performances, he was also judged in relation to MJ’s accomplishments at his time.

When he lost his first Finals against Spurs in 2007, despite a mediocre squad, some drew the conclusion, for example, that he would never be the GOAT, unlike his undefeated elder at this stage of the competition. Now aged 39 and after 21 seasons in the league, he has heard everything about it, read everything, he must let it flow like no one else…

Kendrick Perkins’ message to LeBron James

Except when the remarks come from people he respects. For example, in recent days, Kendrick Perkins saw fit to turn on the King after his positive statements about Kyrie Irving. LeBron was quick to unfollow him on social media, which made his former teammate react. He compared himself to a biblical figure.

Even Jesus was not followed by everyone. I will be OK.

With this statement, Kendrick Perkins affirms that even when telling the truth, he understands that some do not accept his word. He compared himself to Jesus to make his point, which inevitably caught the attention of Internet users. We are simply talking about unsubscribing on social networks, which can also be justified…

Did he just compare himself to Jesus?

Kendrick Perkins spent some great years alongside LeBron James, but he’s not going to keep quiet just to please his former teammate. His lunar comment inevitably went around the web.