Stephen A. sits down with NBA champion and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins to discuss his new book and the lessons he hopes readers will take away from it. He also gives his take on the status of the NBA and the debt he believes current players owe to those who came before them.
0:00 Intro to Kendrick Perkins 4:50 Kendrick Perkins 7:05 Kendrick's upbringing and life adversity 11:46 top ranked player in the country 15:00 being drafted by Boston 21:00 Ime Udoka 29:50 How LeBron ruined the Dunk Contest 34:35 being question in media 39:46 NBA predictions
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Stephen A. Smith knows mercy…when it’s warranted. On “Know Mercy” Stephen A. will give you his straight shooter point of view beyond the world of sports, breaking barriers and pulling back the curtain on politics, entertainment, and business. Three times a week, you’ll hear his unfiltered opinions on front page news and pertinent cultural events, as well as interviews with outspoken celebrities and thought leaders across the societal arena. You’re guaranteed to be entertained, informed, and motivated. And one thing will be clear: you don't need to know sports to know mercy. “Know Mercy with Stephen A. Smith” is a presentation of Cadence13, an Audacy studio.
