Toucher & Rich: Stephen A. Smith, JJ Redick call out Kendrick Perkins for ‘gross moaning’ into microphone
During Monday episode of “First Take,” Stephen A. Smith and ESPN NBA analyst JJ Redick called out Kendrick Perkins, accusing the former Celtic of “moaning” into his microphone. The moment…
June 8, 2018; Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Cavaliers center Kendrick Perkins during the second quarter in Game 4 of the 2018 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-85 to complete a four-game sweep. (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)
Kyle Terada-USA TODAYDuring Monday episode of "First Take," Stephen A. Smith and ESPN NBA analyst JJ Redick called out Kendrick Perkins, accusing the former Celtic of "moaning" into his microphone.
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 15: Kendrick Perkins #43 of the Boston Celtics looks on while taking on the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 15, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The moment occurred during a discussion about the NBA Finals series between the Nuggets and Heat, with Redick being the first to address Perkins and temporarily pausing their ongoing debate.
“Perk, is that you moaning in my ear over and over again?” Redick asked, while adjusting his ear piece.
“Yeah I know, I was getting ready to ask that,” Smith chimed in. “You sound like you have sleep apnea, Perk. Are you alright?”
That’s when Redick jumped in.
“Oh my God. Are you ok?” Redick said. “It’s a gross noise man. It’s a gross noise.”
June 8, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Kendrick Perkins (21) during the second quarter in game four of the 2018 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-85 to complete a four-game sweep. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
“Yeah that’s me,” Perk said. “It’s not groaning, it’s me being disgusted.”
On previous occasions, Smith has pointed out Perkins' breathing on the microphone, turning it into a recurring topic on the show.
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