When the news scrolled across the screen on ESPN announcing the trade of Kendrick Perkins, the first thought that popped into my head was Coach Doc's declaration to the NBA world, “They (Lakers) still have not beaten our starting five. Our starting five against the Lakers starting five has a ring. Tell him don’t forget that. We will be back strong and Perk will be there next year if there’s a Game 7” (Los Angeles Times, August 24, 2010).
Quite a bold and strong statement came crashing down today as Perkins was sent packing to Oklahoma for Jeff Green and the other guy. I guess there isn't going to be a Game 7 after all. This move just solidifies my belief that players such as Chris Paul and Dwight Howard should use the leverage they have as a superstar because once you're not those owners who sing your praises will one day send you packing. There is no such thing as loyalty in a professional sport. It's all about money and winning, in that order.
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