Roommates Show with Jalen Brunson & Josh Hart Kendrick Perkins Explains Why Player Podcasts Wouldn't Have Made It Back In The Day
Feb 25, 2026
Kendrick Perkins, former NBA center turned analyst known for blunt takes and championship experience, breaks down why player-run podcasts would have been taboo in past eras. He talks about locker-room trust, the risk of being labeled a snitch, how clips fuel media narratives, and why contenders clamp down on distractions.
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Player Podcasts Increase Media Scrutiny And Locker-Room Friction
- Player podcasts create a new microscope that adds media fodder and locker-room friction.
- Kendrick Perkins says straight player commentary gives other media clips to monetize and can create uncomfortable locker-room conversations after losses.
KG Told Perkins Keep Watching Yourself When You Struggle
- Perkins recounts his near-All-Star season and Kevin Garnett's blunt locker-room advice after watching highlights.
- He describes scoring 22 and 12 in Miami and KG telling him to keep that same energy when struggling.
Use Media Commitments As A Controlled Reset
- Do use public platforms selectively to help reset mentally after a bad game rather than as a substitute for work in the gym.
- Perkins argues posting or honoring media commitments can be part of a healthy reset if balanced with preparation.