For Perkins, Kobe and Miller were the only two players who possessed an exceptional combination of focus, determination, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. "I always respected Kobe.

In Perkins' six seasons with the Mavericks, he averaged 14.4 PPG and 8.0 RPG while shooting just 26% from three at the time. It wouldn't be until after his days in Dallas and Los Angeles that he ...

After their heartbreaking 120-118 loss in Game 4, Pacers veteran power forward Sam Perkins sounded off on Bryant's return and his stellar performance. He believed the 21-year-old was faking an injury.

Sam Perkins was the fourth overall pick in the famed 1984 NBA draft. Perkins was a teammate of Michael Jordan, the third pick of that year, at the University of North Carolina and the 1984 United ...