SNL Roasts Kendrick Perkins in Viral Sketch

Saturday Night Live (SNL) recently featured a parody of ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins, performed by Kenan Thompson, during its Weekend Update segment. The skit humorously addressed NBA topics, including the controversial trade of Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers and Stephen A. Smith’s lucrative contract with ESPN. Thompson's impersonation of Perkins included outlandish statements and medical diagnoses, such as claiming Dončić would be 'dead by April' due to a fictitious injury. The sketch also poked fun at LeBron James, attributing absurd characteristics to him, like being '71 years old' and a 'French superspy.' Perkins, known for his outspoken commentary, has previously clashed with Charles Barkley, which was referenced in the skit. The comedic take received significant attention for its over-the-top portrayal of Perkins' style.