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NBA champion Kendrick Perkins spoke harshly about the Cleveland Browns rookie Sheader Sanders as the quarterback prepares to make the second start of his NFL career.
Perkins, an ESPN analyst who had share of fiery opinions He previously compared Sanders to former President Barack Obama in a recent podcast.
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Cleveland Browns defensive end Sheader Sanders (12) smiles as he chats on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field on November 16, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Jeff Lange/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
“Are you ready for this? Sheader Sanders has been the most powerful black person since 2009. Do you know what happened in 2009? That's when President Obama was elected to office. He's the most powerful black person since 2009,” Perkins said on “LGND TLK.”
“That's why I say this. You said you sat and watched the game at home, and what did you do? You were running with the TV… What were you doing?
Cleveland Browns defensive end Sheader Sanders arrives before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegant Stadium on November 23, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
“And when I say strong, there are two sides to it. It brings the entire black community together. I haven't met a single black person who has anything bad to say about Sheder. None, because he has balance. He has a balance: “I'm arrogant, but I'm also humble.” And he's having fun with this shit. … He’s the most powerful black man in sports. You know what the hell, the Black man, he's the most powerful player in sports. Because even when he's not playing, people still talk about him. “
Sanders has appeared in just two NFL games this season. The Browns drafted him in the fifth round back in the spring, and he had to work his way up to become a starter.
The former Colorado standout showed how poised he is and how confident he is in his abilities as a football player. His debut against the Baltimore Ravens went much differently than victory over Las Vegas Raiders.
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The Browns cleared him for Week 13 against the San Francisco 49ers.
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