According to television personality Kendrick Perkins, the Jordan Brand team is "petty." Perkins appeared on ESPN‘s "First Take" alongside host Stephen A. Smith. While there he shared a story about his relationship with Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand.

The Stephen A. Smith - LeBron James feud took main stage on ESPN the last two days as James appeared on the Pat McAfee Show to take uncensored shots at Smith while the ESPN personality responded on podcasts and then with a long monologue on First Take.