Kendrick Perkins uses 2004 Pistons to explain teamwork
By Dan Feldman
Baxter Holmes of The Los Angeles Times (hat tip: Mike Payne of Detroit Bad Boys):
"To them, he preaches that it’s more fun to lose yourself in the camaraderie of winning than to lose and have big numbers. As an example of that mind-set, Perkins put it like this:"Can you name me five players off the 2004 All-Star team?"The reporter scratched his head."Can you name me who won the championship in 2004?"Detroit, the reporter answered."My point exactly.""