That topic led to Jontay Porter, who was banned from the NBA for manipulating his player props by exiting games with alleged illnesses or injuries so under bets would cash. Perkins contrasted that case with the threats he and others have described, urging players who encounter similar messages to involve the league immediately.

Kendrick Perkins reveals that he received death threats for saying Giannis Antetokounmpo might be 'Robin' on the Milwaukee Bucks.