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If you have a problem with Anthony Davis treating the Pelicans organization like a redheaded stepchild with braces and bolting for Lala land, do not bring it up around Kendrick Perkins.
In the latest episode of The Warriors Insider Podcast, Steve Kerr criticized Davis for failing to play out his existing contract in New Orleans and forcing a trade to the Lakers in the middle of last season.
Kerr told NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole that “it’s a little disturbing that there has been some action that happens before contracts are up, where teams are sort of held hostage.”
Perkins, who has become an unlikely respected NBA talking head, went in on the Warriors head coach for his perceived hypocrisy.
Steve Kerr got his got damn nerves to talk about anything that’s going on with any other organization, as if he just didn’t have Kevin Durant join a 73-9 team! BTW @SteveKerr Mark Jackson built that dynasty in GS!!! The Nerve of him!
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) July 24, 2019
I wonder why @SteveKerr didn’t say anything about Paul George forcing his way outta of OKC? I know why because Alvin Gentry is his close friend! Hidden Agendas!!! SMH
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) July 24, 2019
It should be noted that Paul George demanded a trade a month ago just two years after he demanded a trade from the Pacers.
AD had just as much as of obligation as the team, the team traded every 1st round pick they had , surrounded him with mediocre talent consistently, but you rather him be stuck there. He actually did them a favor and allowed the team to hit the reset button and retain assets!
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) July 24, 2019
I’m having trouble finding any untruths in this rant.
Houston traded Chris Paul after they said they wasn’t, I don’t see sympathy for him. AD just got in front of it, so Kudos to him!
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) July 24, 2019
The conversation then shifted to questioning Steve Kerr’s coaching prowess by using Mark Jackson and Luke Walton as benchmarks.
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) July 24, 2019
Luke Walton went 20-1 with the same team when Kerr was out so don’t come telling me how great of a Coach Kerr is! Please Stop it!
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) July 24, 2019
Yeah, Walton may have gone 20-1 in the interim, but only one man dropped the greatest interview line of the 2018-2019 NBA season.
Steve Kerr is excited for a threesome lol pic.twitter.com/JfL6WDtxRc
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) June 6, 2019
Kerr’s good in my book.
[h/t Yahoo Sports]