It turns out Kendrick Perkins played a big role in helping convince Anthony Davis pick Rich Paul of Klutch Sports as his new agent. Back in 2015, Perkins and Davis played one season on the New Orleans Pelicans. That's when the now-ESPN analyst would brag about LeBron James to Davis.
Perkins also introduced Davis to Klutch Sports in 2018, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN:
BACK IN 2015, NBA journeyman center Kendrick Perkins landed in New Orleans, where he would play one season alongside Davis on the Pelicans. On the road, the two would frequently break bread together, and their dinner conversations would often turn toward James, whom Perkins had played with on the AAU circuit as a teenager. They were also teammates in Cleveland during James' second stint with the Cavs. During those dinners, Perkins would gush about the four-time MVP's focus and preparation.
“I used to brag about Bron a lot with him,” Perkins says. “He really didn't have to ask me [about James]. I was doing more of the talking.”
In the summer of 2018, when word got out that Davis could be looking for a new agent, it was Perkins who introduced Davis to Klutch Sports.
“I thought it was the best thing for AD,” Perkins says. “I thought he needed to be around that type of greatness.”
Fast-forward to today, and Anthony Davis and LeBron James are teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers. The two superstars are also represented by Rich Paul.
The Pelicans acquired Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram and multiple draft picks from the Lakers for Davis, so both New Orleans and Los Angeles are happy with the trade.
However, Pelicans fans might interpret this story as Kendrick Perkins acting as a double agent for LeBron and Klutch Sports.
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