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Kendrick Perkins says the Kings have an identity, a closer and a ‘championship-caliber coach’

Mar 24, 2023, 3:22 PM

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 21: Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics and De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings go for a loose ball in the second half at Golden 1 Center on March 21, 2023 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins joined Chris & Co. Friday to talk about the success of the Sacramento Kings, the landscape of the Western Conference, and more.

Topics discussed include:

  • When did he start to believe in the Sacramento Kings as a legitimate playoff team?
  • What he enjoys the most about watching center Domantas Sabonis
  • How there are only four legitimate contenders from the Western Conference
  • “We’re going to see a whole lot of seven-game series, I strongly believe that. There will not be any sweeps in the Western Conference.”
  • Transitioning from a role-player mindset in the regular season to a key contributor in the postseason.
  • Can players help change the culture as much as the coaching staff or front office?
  • A lot of credit needs to be given to Harrison Barnes and what he’s brought to this Kings’ team
  • Visiting Madison Square Garden and Golden 1 Center during the NBA playoffs.

Click here to watch and listen to the full interview with Kendrick Perkins.

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