Kendrick Perkins says he hates video games. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Former NBA big Kendrick Perkins' children spent $16K on 'Fortnite'

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 4/1/20

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.”

"I go to buy something, credit card declined ... I got $16,000 worth of Fortnite bills on my credit card."@KendrickPerkins' kids went wild with Fortnite pic.twitter.com/OcQ20145B4
— ESPN (@espn) March 31, 2020

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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