That topic led to Jontay Porter, who was banned from the NBA for manipulating his player props by exiting games with alleged illnesses or injuries so under bets would cash. Perkins contrasted that case with the threats he and others have described, urging players who encounter similar messages to involve the league immediately.

Knocking off the star-driven Brooklyn Nets in the second round, Giannis Antetokounmpo and company eventually came back from a 2-0 deficit against the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals to win their first championship since 1971. While Antetokounmpo’s performance was one of the most incredible in recent history, it led to some wild takes.