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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 23: Kendrick Perkins #5, Kevin Durant #35 and Serge Ibaka #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder sit in the final seconds of their 103-93 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on January 23, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 23: Kendrick Perkins #5, Kevin Durant #35 and Serge Ibaka #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder sit in the final seconds of their 103-93 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on January 23, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Kevin Durant dropped 54 points in the game against the Golden State Warriors in 2014. At the time, it was his career-high-scoring game. So, to honor that game and the memory, a throwback post was made by ThrowBackHoops on X. However, Kendrick Perkins attempted to insert himself into the conversation, which turned out to be a huge mistake.
Perkins tried reminding fans that he was the one setting up screens for Durant during the game. The two were playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, his attempt was brutally thrashed as fans tried to save the moment for KD.
In the high-scoring game, Durant showed his prowess as a true scorer in the game. He shot 19-of-28 from the field and 5-of-9 from the three-point line. The game ended 127-121 as the OKC were able to cruise past the Warriors. KD topped his career high in 2022 when he got 55 points against the Atlanta Hawks. However, his 54 points are still remembered as an example of a dazzling display of pure skill.
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Oklahoma City Thunder players Kevin Durant (35) and Kendrick Perkins train during a practice on June 20, 2012 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing for Game 5 of their NBA Finals scheduled for June 21, 2012. AFP PHOTO/DON EMMERT (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP/GettyImages)
While most fans remember the remarkable game for what KD did on the hardwood, Perkins thought that bringing himself into the conversation would be a smart thing to do. Responding to the original post, Perkins wrote, “Who is that guy setting those great screens tho!!!” However, he wouldn’t have been prepared for what was about to happen next. After his post on X, fans swarmed into the comments section and thrashed the NBA veteran, giving him a hint of reality in the process.
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Fans dunk on Kendrick Perkins to protect Kevin Durant’s iconic 54-point game
Although Perkins’s post could’ve been easily looked over, the fans were in no mood to spare him.
One fan responded to his post saying that it must’ve been “Some cupcake as* dude!”
Some cupcake ass dude!
— Professor X (@ProfessorXXX88) January 17, 2024
Some fans pointed out that Perkins didn’t do anything significant and none of his plans helped KD get to 54 points so he shouldn’t try to take the credit for it.
One fan wrote, “BRUH! You literally set 2 screens, which none of them were any good , and he didn’t even need them. Stop trying to insert yourself in @KDTrey5 greatness.”
BRUH! You literally set 2 screens, which none of them were any good , and he didn't even need them. Stop trying to insert yourself in @KDTrey5 greatness.
— Ricofromda6ix (@ricofromda6ix) January 17, 2024
It was clear that fans did not like Perkins reaching for some glory in KD’s name. One fan said that based on the clip, his contributions were insignificant.
Bro only watched the first 3 seconds of the video
— hotlneblng.eth🍌 (@hotlneblng_) January 17, 2024
Another fan called Perkins a washed-up center.
Some extremely overweight, washed up center. Oh wait, that’s you tubby!! Carry the hell on
— Ricky Sheehan (@rickysheehan93) January 17, 2024
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One fan used a meme to respond to Perkins, and it was brutal:
— Carter🐐⛈️❤️🔥 (@CarterAntFan) January 17, 2024
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Clearly, Perkins made a mistake trying to get the spotlight on him. The spotlight did come to him, and he was torched by it.
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