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

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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.