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Kendrick Perkins Defends Rudy Gobert's Hall of Fame Worthiness

7/28/2025

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Kendrick Perkins passionately stood up for Rudy Gobert, countering Shaquille O’Neal's harsh critiques of Gobert's contract and on-court contributions. Highlighting Gobert's impressive four-time Defensive Player of the Year title, Perkins argued that financial achievements in the NBA should be celebrated, asserting that Gobert is worthy of Hall of Fame honors despite the negativity.

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Kendrick Perkins passionately stood up for Rudy Gobert, countering Shaquille O’Neal's harsh critiques of Gobert's contract and on-court contributions. Highlighting Gobert's impressive four-time Defensive Player of the Year title, Perkins argued that financial achievements in the NBA should be celebrated, asserting that Gobert is worthy of Hall of Fame honors despite the negativity.