Kendrick Perkins schools reporters on the value of team vs. individual, cites 2004 Pistons

To them, he preaches that it's more fun to lose yourself in the camaraderie of winning than to lose and have big numbers. As an example of that mind-set, Perkins put it like this: "Can you name me five players off the 2004 All-Star team?" The reporter scratched his head. "Can you name me who won the championship in 2004?" Detroit, the reporter answered. "My point exactly."

Okay, I now officially like Kendrick Perkins.

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I've always had a soft spot for him.

(Not really, just after he left the Celtics)

Fire Joe Dumars

by Kriz on Feb 6, 2012 5:36 PM EST reply actions

It's amazing how a new uniform can change your attitude about a guy.

(He’s still a dick.)

Really though, I agree.

by Shinons* on Feb 6, 2012 8:31 PM EST up reply actions

Except for Kevin Garnett.

"trout jefferson is using multiple numbers and no swears. I barely recognize you man." - Kurt Mensching

by Trout Jefferson on Feb 6, 2012 10:08 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah

That one will die a dick and a poser.

Fire Joe Dumars

by Kriz on Feb 6, 2012 11:19 PM EST up reply actions

Sheed taught him well.

by -PS- on Feb 6, 2012 5:39 PM EST reply actions

I like how he handled the questions about getting dunked on by Griffin, too

He just went up a few extra notches in my book

by Packey on Feb 6, 2012 8:19 PM EST reply actions

I always loved that mean gargoyle of a man and I think he's the kind of dick who would thrive here in Detroit.

That goddamn Okra and beans got you Oprah in jeans. Seems to me a little lean cuisine, wouldn't hurt much- Agh don't touch! -Obie Trice

Discount Double Choke, 2011 Packers.

by Skylar on Feb 6, 2012 9:34 PM EST reply actions

True words

Fire Joe Dumars

by Kriz on Feb 6, 2012 11:20 PM EST up reply actions

He would have made a fine Piston.

"With logic he attacks. With statistics he defends."

@brgulker

by brgulker on Feb 7, 2012 10:20 AM EST reply actions

Cool, but...

he’s still a fucking dickhead.

by TDP on Feb 7, 2012 11:57 AM EST reply actions

Cool, but...

he’s still ~~a fucking dickhead.~~ what the NBA is missing.

That goddamn Okra and beans got you Oprah in jeans. Seems to me a little lean cuisine, wouldn't hurt much- Agh don't touch! -Obie Trice

Discount Double Choke, 2011 Packers.

by Skylar on Feb 7, 2012 12:52 PM EST up reply actions

The only thing that bothered me from that sequence where the announcers

Terrible.

Fire Joe Dumars

by Kriz on Feb 7, 2012 1:52 PM EST up reply actions

were*

Fire Joe Dumars

by Kriz on Feb 7, 2012 2:08 PM EST up reply actions

What I like best

is that this shows lots of people got the statement the 2004 NBA champs made – basketball is a team sport. The Lakers lost in part because they were feuding over who was the bigger star, while our Pistons only cared about winning. That’s also why Dallas beat the Heat last year. That’s why all those great old Celtics teams won so many titles. I love watching stars play as much as anyone, but the best stars put the team first.

by revken on Feb 7, 2012 4:56 PM EST reply actions