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Persons who believe Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time tend to point to his undefeated record in the NBA Finals as a major leg up over the likes of LeBron James and others. Jordan went 6-0 in the Finals, and he was named Finals MVP in all six championship seasons. But […]

Perhaps former NBA center and current ESPN basketball analyst Kendrick Perkins simply forgot that Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James exists. Because that is the only explanation that the longtime big man can use to defend his list of “Top 5 All-Time Most Skilled Players.” While no one is arguing about another Lakers legend […]

All the hype surrounding The Last Dance has inevitably brought forth the perpetual debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. The ESPN docu-series detailed the type of mental fortitude Jordan possessed — something that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar lacks, according to his critics. Kendrick Perkins, a former teammate of LeBron with the Cleveland Cavaliers, […]

Retired NBA center and current ESPN commentator Kendrick Perkins has been known in his post-playing career for dishing out wide-ranging takes as a former pro, but his latest take takes aim at ex-Cavs teammate and current Lakers player LeBron James amidst the persistent “GOAT” debate. “We can debate about who’s the GOAT on the court,” […]

The first time the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers faced off in the NBA Finals was in 2015. The Dubs went on to win that series, 4-2, en route to their first dynasty championship. Former Cavs big man Kendrick Perkins remembers that series quite well, and according to him, Cleveland actually hoped to […]

There is nothing like a good Kevin Garnett story and when it’s told by Kendrick Perkins you pretty much have to sit down and listen to it. Perk told an epic story about Garnett defeating Glen Davis in an arm-wrestling contest during their years with the Boston Celtics. Via Logan Murdock of NBC Sports Bay […]

There is no such thing as a day off for Kendrick Perkins, who’s loaded with hot-takery from his Boston Celtics days. After clearing the air in respect to his relationship with Kevin Durant, the former NBA center couldn’t help but shoot a slug at another former teammate: Ray Allen. Perkins claims Allen “checked out” on […]

There was a time that the Golden State Warriors were the laughing stock of the NBA. However, over the last half-decade, the perception of the franchise has changed dramatically. I guess winning three championships and making five straight finals appearances between 2015 and 2019 will do that for you. Of course, the Warriors had two […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward Anthony Davis made some headlines this past weekend when he put his L.A. mansion on the market for close to $8 million. Davis figures to be a free agent this summer once he declines his player option, and it would be easy to blow this story out of proportion. However, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James offered some interesting remarks when he learned that Kendrick Perkins picked Giannis Antetokounmpo as his preseason MVP pick. While texting with James, Perkins noted that he had Giannis leading the proverbial pack in the MVP race. James, who is showing little to no signs of regression in his 17th […]

NBA media personality Kendrick Perkins opened up about his recent beef with former teammate Kevin Durant after the two traded barbs on Twitter months ago due to some re-emerging conversations of the latter’s exit from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Perkins went from throwing minor shade during his TV appearances to taking full-blown swings at Durant […]

There is no love lost between former NBA center Kendrick Perkins and former New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell Demps. Bring up Demps in conversation and the following words won’t take long to come out: “He’s a liar,” Perkins told Joe Vardon of The Athletic. “He was a liar. He just lied, man. He lied […]

Kendrick Perkins was not having the disrespect for his former teammate LeBron James following the airing of The Last Dance. James was the subject of heavy criticism after the GOAT debate once again resurfaced following the premiere of ESPN’s 10-part Michael Jordan docu-series. Perkins, who spent a brief period of time with James as a member […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were one finals away from winning the 2012 NBA Finals. Instead, they were bounced by LeBron James and the Miami Heat in their first run at a championship. Now, former Thunder big man Kendrick Perkins, is blaming Houston Rockets star shooting guard James Harden for giving up on the team. It […]

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins made a jaw-dropping revelation during the latest edition of Hoop Streams. The former NBA center admitted his kids spent a whopping $16,000 on the popular video game Fortnite, a rude awakening for the big man. “I hate video games,” said Perkins. “My kids drive me crazy with it. I do not indulge […]

For Kendrick Perkins, Zach Randolph is one of the toughest NBA players in history. In a recent interview, Perkins shared the exact time when and how Randolph — who was then a member of the Memphis Grizzlies — earned his respect. Speaking with Cassidy Hubbarth, Amin Elhassan, and Tony Allen in a live stream chat […]

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins is one of the toughest ballers out there during his heyday. In a recent interview, Perkins shared his list of the top five toughest players in NBA history — names that inspired his gritty playstyle. In no particular order, the toughest NBA players in Perkins list are Charles Oakley, Dennis […]

Ice Cube’s BIG3 league has teamed up with the producers of popular reality TV show “Big Brother” to create a quarantined 16-player basketball tournament. However, former NBA player and current ESPN Analyst Kendrick Perkins is not a big fan of the idea. “Right now, although we need entertainment, although we are thirsty for sports … […]

Retired NBA player turned basketball analyst Kendrick Perkins agrees that NBA players should not be given preferential treatment above everyday people who are also getting in line to get tested for the coronavirus (COVID-19) ravaging the world. Following confirmation that four Brooklyn Nets players also tested positive for the virus on Tuesday — which raised […]

The always outspoken Kendrick Perkins, who is currently an ESPN NBA analyst, says some NFL owners need to be drug tested. Monday was an eventful day in the NFL. The Houston Texans’ trade of star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals sent shock waves throughout the sports world since there are no games […]

New Orleans Pelicans high-flyer Zion Williamson is on his rookie NBA deal, and yet he’s pledged to pay the salaries of all Smoothie King Center workers for the next 30 days as the NBA suspends play because of the coronavirus outbreak. Former NBA big man and current ESPN personality Kendrick Perkins says Williamson just continues […]

James Harden was obliterated by a duo of former players after the Houston Rockets’ latest loss, an ugly 126-106 defeat at the hands of the Orlando Magic. The Rockets trailed by as many as 32 points in a game that was never competitive. Kendrick Perkins and Channing Frye saw no fight in The Beard, and […]

Red Auerbach must be smiling. The Boston Celtics are one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, and Marcus Smart has built a convincing case as one of the team’s most important pillars. Former Celtic and 2008 NBA champion Kendrick Perkins recognizes his importance in the team. The former Celtic, who now works as […]

It hasn’t even been a day since Kenny Atkinson was let go by the Brooklyn Nets but it appears there’s already a leading candidate for his replacement in Tyronn Lue. While some may think that it’s surprisingly quick for people to find someone new, Kendrick Perkins revealed why he believes the former Cleveland Cavaliers coach […]

As part of the 2020 Sloan Conference, former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins listed one reason for Kevin Durant’s decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder, noting that the two-time champion disliked the team’s social media rules. Perkins, who knows a thing or two about Twitter beefs, feels that Durant wasn’t able to be himself […]

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins defended New York Knicks superfan Spike Lee after the latter came on First Take to explain his side of yet another celebrity fiasco at Madison Square Garden. The renowned film director said he felt “harassed” by Knicks owner James Dolan after he was not allowed to enter the arena once he accessed the […]

For former NBA player-turned-analyst Kendrick Perkins claims Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook is looking like Shaquille O’Neal in the way he dominates the paint. According to Perkins, he changed Westbrook’s name to Russell Westbrook O’Neal because of the way he’s punishing opponents in the paint. He acknowledged Giannis Antetokounmpo’s supreme abilities, but he was more […]

With less than 25 games left in the 2019-20 regular season, analysts have been debating on who should be this year’s Most Valuable Player. The consensus among analysts is that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is bound to win his second straight trophy. But for Kendrick Perkins, that MVP trophy belongs to Los Angeles Lakers […]

Former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins says Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook was telling him the game is too easy for him right now while he was dominating the Boston Celtics on Saturday in Boston on national television. Westbrook put up 41 points against the Celtics in 43 minutes, […]

Former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins is perplexed why Derrick Rose is still on the Detroit Pistons. Rose poured in 31 points on Friday against the Phoenix Suns to help the Pistons get their 20th win of the season. Perkins thinks Rose should be on a contender instead of a lottery […]

As a member of the 2008  NBA Finals-winning side, Kendrick Perkins may have a hot take or two on how the Boston Celtics are performing as of late. Most of them are positive due to the strong play they are showing, though he reserved his highest praise for Marcus Smart. The Celtics guard is a […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo grew up idolizing Kobe Bryant. It is no surprise, then, other NBA players and peers feel he has the “Mamba Mentality.” Longtime NBA center Kendrick Perkins joined SportsNet’s “Tim & Sid” show to discuss the Bucks forward’s uniqueness, calling Antetokounmpo an “old school” player with a “Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett […]

On ESPN’s “Get Up,” former NBA player Kendrick Perkins expressed his belief that Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum belongs in the MVP conversation this season. “He is a superstar in the making, listen, Jayson Tatum overnight went from an All-Star to possibly being in the MVP conversation,” Kendrick Perkins said. “When you watch Jayson Tatum […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been criticized in recent years for getting players to join his teams. With the Los Angeles Clippers doing essentially the same thing this season, former NBA big man and current ESPN analysis Kendrick Perkins has had enough. Perkins took to Twitter on Wednesday to call out the hypocrisy […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins says the New York Knicks need to hire Tom Thibodeau to be their next head coach. The Knicks are going to hire former NBA agent Leon Rose as their new president of basketball operations soon. It just so happens that Rose and Thibodeau have a very close relationship since […]

Former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins doesn’t like the Los Angeles Clippers’ decision to sign point guard Reggie Jackson. Jackson is signing with the Clippers after agreeing to a buyout with the Detroit Pistons. Perkins believes Jackson is going to be a bad fit on the Clippers since he’s another player […]

Former NBA big man and current ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins hasn’t been shy in his critique of Brooklyn Nets superstar guard Kyrie Irving. However, it appears Perkins is done talking about Irving, or at least that’s what he’s saying. I Kendrick Perkins have decided not to talk about Mr. Kyrie Irving no more this […]

By now, everyone knows former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins isn’t the biggest fan of Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving. Perkins has ripped Irving a bunch of times on TV for how he handled his situation with the Boston Celtics last season. Kyrie told Celtics fans he was going […]

Former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has ripped the Minnesota Timberwolves for not retiring Kevin Garnett’s jersey before the Boston Celtics. The Celtics announced on Thursday they are retiring Garnett’s No. 5 jersey, but Perkins believes the Timberwolves should have already retired Garnett’s No. 21 jersey. T’Wolves should be ashamed of […]