Did Big Perk make a big mistake?
Prior to Elon Musk’s arrival, fake tweets were already fooling ESPN personalities. Now, in the post-legitimate blue checkmark era, it has become easier for anyone to spread fake news by posing as a reporter or sharing a fabricated quote.
Moses Moody on Jonathan Kuminga having another growth spurt this past year:
“I’m not lying… he’s tall as f*** now.”
The 19 yr old Kuminga arrived in the Bay at only 6’7
20 yr old Kuminga now rumored to be 7’0 ? pic.twitter.com/22lMOm24lJ
— Rackzz… -Offseason- ? (@Rackzz206) June 18, 2023
ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins recently fell for a Twitter prank regarding NBA player Jonathan Kuminga’s said growth spurt, which began with a fake quote from another player stating that Kuminga, previously 6’7″ had now grown to 7 feet tall.
Although the joke was later revealed to be untrue, Twitter continued running with it, and even Warriors veteran Andre Iguodala added to it and joked that Kuminga was actually 7’2″.
I just saw JK. He 7’2
— andre (@andre) June 19, 2023
Photoshopped images and similar made-up quotes about other NBA players also surfaced.
Jonathan Kuminga is now reportedly 7'2"
?? https://t.co/k63IhhkIVP pic.twitter.com/TJwkkxWjSw
— KumingaMuse (@KumingaMuse) June 19, 2023
Unfortunately, Perkins mistakenly reported the growth spurt on SportsCenter, and only later found out it was a joke.
Watch Perk regurgitate the report below:
Those "reports" come from here ? pic.twitter.com/esDc0uxDVe
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) June 21, 2023
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