Matt Barnes Calling Out Kendrick Perkins for Kevin Durant Criticism is Perfect
By Brendan Balsamo
The NBA world exploded last night after Kendrick Perkins and Kevin Durant began a war of words on Twitter after Perkins criticized Durant for his choice to desert the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors during his free agency in the summer of 2016.
Everybody shared their take on social media whether they be a fan, analyst, or even a former player. One of those former players was Matt Barnes, who criticized Perkins' take on the situation.
As former players that have transitioned into media, we have a huge responsibility to keep it 100 no matter what! Too many people in media twist things & say shit to go viral. Everybody know KD has always been the best player on every team he’s been on! Perk that shit was weak af
— Matt Barnes (@Matt_Barnes22) January 10, 2020
Barnes did not hold back in going after Perkins. He was not done there either.
people may not like the decision KD made to join the Warriors, you’re entitled to your opinion. When I say keep it real, I mean separate how you feel about KD “the person”from KD the “player” You can’t deny is talent! You may not like him but it’s one of the greatest to ever play
— Matt Barnes (@Matt_Barnes22) January 10, 2020
Durant is no doubt one of the best players of this generation and that is not up for debate. What is up for debate, however, is the morality of his decision to leave the Thunder for the Warriors, as fans have been quarreling about it since his departure from Oklahoma City in 2016.
Fans across the league continue to bash KD for the move. It's clear Perkins also has big-time beef with him over it as well.