5 most savage NBA Twitter beefs between players

KARTHIC SUBRAMANIAN

NBA players often engage in Twitter beefs, trading insults and jabs online, sometimes leading to fines and suspensions from the league.

The beef between NBA players Kendrick Perkins and Kevin Durant erupted on Twitter after Perkins criticized Durant for joining the Warriors, damaging their once-brotherly relationship.

Kevin Durant vs Kendrick Perkins

Joel Embiid taunted Karl-Anthony Towns' 'KAT' nickname by calling him a cat on Instagram. Embiid commented on Towns' Instagram picture but Towns has apparently either hidden or deleted it. Embiid captured a screenshot of the comment and posted it on Twitter.

Joel Embiid vs Karl-Anthony Towns

Sharpe attributed a fake quote to Durant, leading to KD's Twitter account being blocked by Shannon and Sharpe asking Durant to discuss the matter in private.

Kevin Durant vs Shannon Sharpe

Iguodala's lack of identification and respect for Aerial Powers came at a time when the WNBA has dedicated its season to "Say Her Name". This led to a back and forth between the two in Twitter.

Andre Iguodala vs Aerial Powers

Kendrick Perkins attacked Serge Ibaka for claiming he was 21 when he was probably 30. Ibaka called Perkins out and voiced his displeasure, understanding that Perkins' job is to analyze and criticize players, but writing that he went too far.

Serge Ibaka vs Kendrick Perkins