An article written by Yahoo! columnist Adrian Wojnarowski describes former Ozen standout as a tough guy and an ego-soother for the Oklahoma City Thunder. You can read the article here.
Here’s an excerpt from the article:
Within the Thunder organization, they understand Perkins’ value extends far beyond the modest statistics. These Thunder are undergoing the natural evolution of a rising power, where shots and minutes are rubbing egos the wrong way. Perkins plays the part of traffic cop, counseling in ways significant and slight.
“I get phone calls at all hours of the night from different teammates,” Perkins told Yahoo! Sports. “And I’ve got to tell them: OK, you didn’t get yours tonight but…