Kendrick Perkins Warns Dillon Brooks

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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - APRIL 19: Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers during Game Two of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at FedExForum on April 16, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. at FedExForum on April 19, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
Kendrick Perkins sends Dillon Brooks a warning for his comments over LeBron James.

Kendrick Perkins is the latest media personality to weigh in on Dillon Brooks' recent comments about LeBron James. After Wednesday night's victory over the Lakers, Brooks had some strong words for James. The Grizzlies forward claims that he isn't worried about LeBron during the team's playoff series. Including calling the Lakers superstar old. Brooks' comments have sent a tidal wave over the sports media landscape. It is not often someone calls out a player of James' caliber in this fashion. Perkins believes Brooks might have bitten off more than he can chew.

On Thursday's edition of NBA on ESPN, Perkins doesn't believe Brooks is ready for the beast that he has awakened. "That bear is coming; that bear is LeBron James. ... He didn't poke the bear, he poured honey on himself." James hasn't played like an older man during the series. Even in the Game 2 loss, James dropped 28 points and secured 12 rebounds. Those numbers were good enough to lead the team in both categories. However, it now seems like a different LeBron will welcome the Grizzlies to Los Angeles.

Kendrick Perkins Expects Big LeBron Performance

The win by the Grizzlies on Wednesday evened up the series with the Lakers. Now the Lakers will have plenty of bulletin board material heading into Game 3. The Grizzlies were without star guard Ja Morant in the Game 2 matchup. Which made it all the more surprising that the Grizzlies overcame the Lakers. However, Morant's availability has yet to be known for the team's Game 3 showdown. James is in his 20th season in the NBA. But it still looks like he hasn't lost a step.

Many in the media were high on the Lakers before the series even began. Perkins knows just how dangerous James can be on the court. Now Perkins, like everyone else, is expecting to see a side of James that doesn't get shown often. Brooks stated when James drops 40; then he will show him respect. Well, Brooks may get his wish. Do you agree with Kendrick Perkins that James will come out guns blazing in Game 3? Or will James stick to the script and beat the Grizzlies in a different way? Let us know your thoughts on the situation in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here with HNHH.

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