Kendrick Perkins Takes Back Lonzo Ball Slander After "Bust" Claims

Lonzo has been killing it lately.

BYAlexander Cole
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Kendrick Perkins has been known to be quite harsh on some of today's young stars. As a former player, Perkins knows what it takes to be successful in the NBA. Even if he didn't have the greatest career, Perkins played with his fair share of superstars and knows exactly what those guys did in order to be the best. This knowledge has given him quite a bit of credibility when it comes to criticizing current players. In the past, his Lonzo Ball comments have gained quite a bit of traction as he described the former second overall pick as a "bust."

Lonzo has been playing quite well as of late and Perkins has taken notice. Recently, the NBA analyst took to Twitter where he apologized to Lonzo and walked back all of the slander he's dished out in the past.

https://twitter.com/_/status/1214373114823553024

"One thing about me is that I’m not scared to admit when I’m wrong and my apologies to Lonzo Ball because I made it my duty to watch this Jazz at Pelicans game tonight and I’ve been watching him very closely and he is a special talent for damn show and he’s balling," Perkins wrote.

It remains to be seen whether or not Lonzo can sustain this success although it would be dope to see him do so. The league is more exciting when young stars are showcasing their talents and Lonzo has a real opportunity to lead that charge.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.