Former NBA big Kendrick Perkins' children spent $16K on 'Fortnite'
We all know NBA players are well-paid for their services. This news from a retired NBA big man drives that point home.
Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins, who won a title with the Boston Celtics, didn't seem too phased by his children spending $16,000 on "Fortnite" amid the coronavirus outbreak.
“I hate video games,” said Perkins on ESPN. “My kids drive me crazy with it. I do not indulge — they drive me crazy. My household is nothing but 'Fortnite,' 'NBA 2K.' It just drives me crazy.
“Quick story: I get my credit card bill back, I got to the store, my credit card is declined. Come to find out, my kids spent $16,000 worth of 'Fortnite' bills on my credit card. Ever since then I’m cool on 'Fortnite,' I do not indulge in video games.”
The NBA analyst said the game "tricks" you by being free to play but charging you for hundreds, maybe thousands of customizable options.
Suffice to say, $16,000 worth of skins is a bit excessive. It sounds like the youngsters in the Perkins household will be in for a little wakeup call over the coming weeks.
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