The GREATEST Game 7 performance of all-time! - Kendrick Perkins on Steph Curry vs. the Kings | SC

Kendrick Perkins joins SportsCenter to react to the Golden State Warriors' Game 7 win over the Sacramento Kings in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Stephen Curry set the record for most points ever scored in a single Game 7 with 50 PTS.
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[@MrMagnaniman]

Everyone's talking about Steph, and they should be, but Looney made it possible with all those rebounds. He was awesome.

[@hans1279]

Nobody discredited Loon especially from a real fans standpoint, but that's 50 points, 50 points on a game 7 stage. If you're not amaze, I don't know what type of fan are you.

[@AlmightyBosstop]

Looney made it happen but Steph carried the whole team on his back. Steph a 99

[@jacobkessler3625]

On god. Looney was magical

[@StevenP727]

21 rebound

[@divinebeauty2070]

Looney is totally underrated‼️

[@NatashaYimCarter]

De'Aaron Fox impresses me with his poise in his interview after losing a hard-fought series. Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks need to take a page from Fox's book - this is how you handle losing with grace and humility, not pouting and storming off into the locker room and refusing to speak to the media.

[@Hambone2k]

brooks is a clown

[@moustaphamoussabouh9985]

Fox is the future, Morant and Co are clowns

[@hilmilosnowball7740]

​@@moustaphamoussabouh9985 yeah, I believe the Kings can make a lot of runs in the future. As long as they keep drafting well and can keep their best players together.

[@andrem.thomas332]

@@moustaphamoussabouh9985 Morant a future MVP no matter what you feel or think.

[@user-le8np2oo3w]

​@@andrem.thomas332 if he keep dancing he might get injured

[@nonchalantcommenting2273]

respect curry's greatness

[@Vriin7]

NO

[@KaizerSozaye]

Better than Lebron 😅

[@neworleans018]

If curry wins 5 he's Mount Rushmore MJ Kobe Steph Lebron

[@1GodExist]

The best shooter in nba history

[@metalcoremania1]

@@neworleans018replace Kareem with bron and I agree. Lebron needs a title after going through a gauntlet like he’ll have to this year. Curry’s done that many times and Kareem

[@priztucker]

I love the look of disappointment on fans faces when Warriors beat teams in the playoffs. Priceless

[@mookiestewart3776]

Bruh some of the faces in the crowd in the 4th quarter were hilarious ! People were pissed!!!

[@bluenightsky]

All those Kings fans that threw Draymond the finger got their karma 😂

[@cliffsenac2825]

For me it's hearing them gasp in frustration and disappointment every time a 3 was made towards the end of the game. Slowly realizing they're not winning.

[@YungJay216]

Anybody go and look at the late 3rd quarter and all of the 4th quarter, every single time curry either shot the ball or got to the lane to drive people's faces were stuck in perpetual confusion and anger LMFAO.

[@datbo1jay1]

U can literally see every reaction from curry making a 3 in the 3rd and 4th quarter 😂

[@rgwak]

Perkins last week: The Warriors aren't who they used to be. Steph Curry can't carry this time anymore." Perkins today: 🥵

[@EdgardoPaloyo-mq6md]

same as Barkley said before

[@cloroxtv4604]

That perks and bark.they hates the wariors because they dont have rings.

[@Zungentruppen]

they definitely hate the warriors, but perk has a ring with the celtics 😛

[@milanradojkovic3818]

​@CLOROXTV do your homework next time...

[@JC-zj2is]

@@cloroxtv4604perkins has a ring 💍

[@ashtonchapman2613]

He’s so humble and selfless as a Superstar

[@thefakeslimshady6969]

That clip, Steve Kerr and the guys at the dug out, i had goosebumps watching it

[@Arcseventh]

Teary eyed watching it 😢

[@thebasketballhistorian3291]

Definite "future documentary" vibes to it.

[@richursal4352]

@@thebasketballhistorian3291 it will be on 30 for 30 for sho

[@nightryder16]

Yea Forreal! It even amazed them and Kerr has played with the GOAT

[@Stryker1297]

Time stamp?

[@F09D]

Chef Curry cooked the whole team up!

[@asianprince8718]

What about Looney?

[@sarsvfx]

@@asianprince8718 looney didnt cook them he bullied them lol

[@raekwonjohnson2760]

@@sarsvfx he cooked for his role don’t mean he have to score 50💀 he not a scorer but he cooked 💪🏿

[@GottuboiBeachVolleyball]

Steph Curry’s dribbling and shooting skillz were mind blowing. SAC Kings gave up 🏳️ with 6 mins left in the 4th qrt. 😅😅😅😅

[@nightryder16]

Yes plus his stamina and conditioning is just unreal!

[@jamarmoore9548]

Looney had a lot to do with that as well with his rebounding

[@GottuboiBeachVolleyball]

@@jamarmoore9548 Yup Looney 21 rebounds supported SC ‘n GSW. 🔥🔥🔥😂

[@kardelyurnero2143]

nobody: why does Perk is still in the show despite those wrong predictions director: we need a troll in our show

[@gg_Javier]

Last year's Championship run was not expected. This year's journey to the Finals is even more DIFFICULT because (1) several NBA teams are more competitive, (2) as the defending Champions, Warriors are heavily targeted, and (3) GSW has been beset by many internal challenges (Green-Poole incident, low Road game wins, vets vs young players). A win this year will be sweeter still. ... DubNation doesn't take any of these victories for granted. We know our team is SPECIAL, and we have one player who's EXTRAORDINARY!! All the Best, fellas!! 🤞🙏🍀💪🏻👍🏻

[@gotgame1661]

You guys ain't getting past lebron

[@bendover3653]

Lol this is just a blatant lie. I as well as many others picked the Warriors to win prior to last season beginning, it was definitely expect if you actually know basketball.

[@patrick553]

​@@bendover3653 Not after watching the regular season. No one picked them.

[@divinebeauty2070]

​@@gotgame1661🤣🤧Come in with the quickness‼️

[@juanthompson8016]

​@@gotgame1661 you mean the LAKERS. It's not a 1 man team . You're a meat rider 😂

[@youtubewatcher8565]

Perk's out there casually admitting he's a hater of the Warriors.

[@population-_-420]

Lakers already won what's the point

[@orenjiprods4174]

warriors took away 2 rings from perk 2015 2018 he buthurt

[@AlextheeGreat2k]

@@population-_-420you funny😂

[@Mjc100]

Where? How?

[@whatsyourpointfacts7082]

@@population-_-420 lies goof ball🤣🤣🙏

[@Litty2Shoes]

Steph is 35 and continues to get better and doesn’t look like he’s slowing down. I don’t get it, but i don’t need to 🔥🐐

[@recktroaim]

His game doesn’t really rely on athleticism…

[@Just_Rei0]

​@@recktroaim Do you even know what athleticism means?

[@oBarbinha]

@@recktroaim dude is running a Marathon every game, smh

[@recktroaim]

@@Just_Rei0 I never said he wasn’t athletic smart one. His game clearly isn’t heavily reliant on athleticism like other pgs via Westbrook, Ja Morant etc.

[@Luca-yb4sh]

@@recktroaim It is tho, the moment he can't run as long as he still can his effectiveness will take a big hit, cause younger defenders will get him more and more often. That's when he'll decline. So, yeah, his game relies on athleticism, just not on high jumping and dunking.

[@joshuachin]

De'Aaron Fox! What a player! gracious and humble - but what a competitor! We will be watching his progress and hope Kings do well in the coming seasons with him and Monk.

[@ssotkow]

5:03 Thank you ESPN staff for sharing Tweets from NBA players while Perkins was talking about Curry. The little features that make you guys the King of sports.

[@davidscalpscrypto9053]

King of sports is Inside The NBA. No show can beat Ernie, Shaq, Kenny, and Chuck

[@atlien1988]

Lol Inside the NBA was doing this more than a decade ago

[@Billybeer16]

The greatest shooter OF ALL TIME 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@Pablowchecksabar]

That almost feels like an understatement now. Quite literally one of the greatest players

[@Rem-hs5uy]

Look at curry man so inspirational 🔥🔥

[@datsapaddlin]

Lakers my team so always gonna ride with them but the Warriors are the defending champs so you gotta respect them. That game 7 was huge for Steph.

[@BKrystall]

I’m a lifelong lakers fan. Hopefully the lakers will knock out the defending champs. I hate Bay Area teams.

[@Rotary650]

steph is 15-7 vs lebron good luck.

[@keyyyzus]

@@Rotary650 because of Kyrie and love being literally a no show in the finals(due to season ending injuries before the finals started and in the first game) and due to them getting KD after a L in the finals the year before.

[@ezcp6y]

@@Rotary650 steph wasn’t always performing the best , kd , klay , & iggs were amazing , plus curry only has 1 fmvp

[@datsapaddlin]

@@Rotary650 What do you know when Lebron has the better team he wins just like Steph. Interesting

[@lyndonfigueroalvlogs5915]

how many times did perk eat his words 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣🤣🤣

[@laysitupmiltonw3635]

That 3 from the inbound the bench catching him is a perfect photo like last year famous 3 against bulls when he pointed at the fans

[@skl5838]

Dray & Klay but especially Curry AND Loon showed the young GSW players including Pooo the meaning of "will to win", "grit", "playing with laser focus", "playing elite UNTIL the end of the game", "preparing for a 90-minute game", "playing as a team"...master class in how a championship team should play

[@zeelan9637]

Bruh SC30, what a legend. Most points (50) in a game 7 and what makes it more amazing is that he did that not in the chase center but in the opponent's home court.

[@ditaspaguia3434]

Pure delight! Sheer joy 😊 watching StephC in this masterclass! 👋

[@MontaAnd1]

"Did he just crack the top 10" like he didn't solidify himself after last year's finals MVP, with the 4 rings and 2 MVPS and being the GOAT shooter... ridiculous. also calling him former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins is HILARIOUS

[@metalcoremania1]

😂😂😂 last year he said curry was my Rushmore. You can’t take these pundit’s seriously it’s all entertainment with these guys. Curry is easily mt Rushmore after that performance last night

[@appalledcast]

​@Metalcore Mania These dudes are very inconsistent. Tim Legler, JJ Reddick and Chris Broussard are the only guys who are consistent with there analysis.

[@VaseLu]

I'm not a Curry fan, but he's definitely top 5, let alone top 10, lol. Jordan, Lebron, and Kobe I would put above Curry, yes, but nobody else.

[@metalcoremania1]

@@appalledcast Tim legler is that guy. I might actually hear what he has to say not these “entertainers”

[@MontaAnd1]

@@metalcoremania1 usually it's the former players that are good analysts. who knows what happened to Perkins.. I think he's just out there to push LeBron's narrative tbh lol

[@scottparizz]

ESPN really got these guys working round the clock😂

[@Enshaqlopedia]

Lakers vs Warriors about to be 🔥🔥

[@smokers1231000]

"Just pray he misses" This pretty much defines Steph is.

[@JC-Finance]

You know we all wanna see Dubs vs Lakers! 👍🙌🏀

[@asianprince8718]

Also another epic battle in California.

[@Stanlayy-em4fk]

Steph showed us who he really is and Curry'd them boys to a win. DMV stand up!

[@InkedupT-raw]

Just respect greatness! 💯💯💯💯💯💯☝🏿☝🏿☝🏿☝🏿

[@deetee5316]

Man i love watching Step play

[@terencew7716]

Steph was on 🎯🎯🎯

[@pucz8215]

Kd that’s how a bus driver drivers the bus 😂

[@tomrodriguez8045]

The greatest game comes from the greatest player!

[@achmadmarendes]

Great job Curry Fox will be a superstar one day

[@BngBnGCaliKid]

Die hard warriors fan… but when I say Fox is a problem and will be for years to come. Respect that name he’s a great athlete and from his interview, a great man. Congrats to the kings. Yall are a tough team. On to the lakers!

[@v-22]

Curry has been the MVP for the last 10 years, period.

[@sxnceree4052]

What did i just read

[@v-22]

@@sxnceree4052 facts

[@adrianlaw5907]

King Curry..heart of a champion 🏆

[@johnmaloney7518]

6'2, 185 lbs at 35yrs , 50 pts,, 22pts in the paint. SICK

[@dannywayne311]

Point Gawd, dude had crazy rebounds and assists too

[@joshuadelacruz3907]

This is a great start for Kings, actually. It's just sad that they fought Warriors on their first playoff series in a while. But this could be the catalyst for their success.

[@hernandezhernandez3764]

Underrated one of the best form New Generation!😎

[@mr.knownothing33]

Big props to deaaron foxx definitely a class act 🔥 that’s a nba professional

[@Ok-dw4gz]

The killer smile of Curry said it all 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 whoop that trick😂 Ja Morant

[@julianfromlegal3740]

Somebody check on Perk 😂

[@noidph]

Steph is not the greatest PG of all time. He is THE GREATEST of all time. Period. Top 2, beside MJ. Appreciate greatness while he is still playing.

[@thefpvlife7785]

Steph is without a doubt the greatest PG in NBA history and will be a top 10 if and when he wins another chip.

[@asianprince8718]

Some think Warriors winning 2022 chip could be their last one as big 3 not getting younger. I think they can win more because they have the experience that you can't get without spending some time to learn. Warriors dynasty could last more years.

[@cluezybluez]

He's already top 10. He entered the top 10 after defeating the Celtics in the NBA finals last year

[@danielgitau7213]

He is already top 10

[@plomyde6170]

steph top 5 tbh. his the only player today you have to full court press double team lol right off the start of the game.

[@asianprince8718]

@Plomyde I noticed that he has been double teamed when he has the ball near the arc! He could also use floater if his 3s isn't falling.

[@czarinagarcia3724]

That light the beam cely was cold af 😂 what a legend. Watching this to feel some hope for the play in game haha

[@Iamrich95_]

2nd greatest player of all time behind MJ

[@macknice8887]

Third behind lebron and MJ

[@bluenightsky]

Agreed!

[@dresantana7157]

Have him too 5 and in front of lebron if he beats him again in this series.

[@streakshooter183]

As the old saying goes... "don't underestimate the HEART of a CHAMPION" !!

[@buddyjaydubb]

2:13 Them handles 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Only Kyrie could’ve pulled that off 😳😳😳😳

[@JoelGarcia-lu3tw]

Kyrie can't kept into the playoffs to so it in the first place

[@dank9411]

😂😂😊

[@jaypeeconsuelo2008]

Oh yeah? That's why his not playing in the playoffs.

[@Auto-Minute]

You are a legend Steph....sheeeeeeeeeeesh

[@marinachoi1553]

Such a amazing game that I had ever watched! Congratulations to all players! Keep up the good work in the coming game! Be calm and focus, I do believe they can make! Poole u can do it like Curry ! May God bless u ALL🙏

[@aeriellopezcruz446]

Never under estimate a legend...Curry is unstoppable and still on his prime to compete.

[@HeatherHeadley-cn1ss]

🎉❤ this is what Champions are made of!!

[@marcogonzalez3582]

🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@sadghosthasissues3980]

Long way to go young Kings...

[@nodrug2]

Kudos to Perk for kinda eating his words and giving Steph the recognition he deserves. I saw his tweet where he admitted he was a hater and congratulated Steph. And Steph didn't do it shooting threes he went to the rim. Ppl started calling him a Globetrotter. He was dancing with the ball. The best handle in the league. Wow!

[@TheUncannyOne]

THE GREATEST PG EVER

[@delmardonte906]

No. Not better than prime magic

[@TheUncannyOne]

@@delmardonte906 Magic can’t do what Steph can do 💀 Skills wise/efficiency Steph the 🐐 PG

[@delmardonte906]

@@TheUncannyOne you sound crazy and must be young and don't know nba history. Only thing steph can do better is shoot threes. Magic is better defensive player, way better passer (one of the best passers all time), better rebounder. Oh and he's 6'9 point guard. Also, magic switched to center in the finals and hit the game winning shot. Tell me again how curry is better. LOL. When's the last time curry switched positions. Magic can literally play any position on the floor. Learn your nba history kid.

[@joshuagiannini5893]

Curry got 1 finals mvp cut it out magic has 3 finals mvps 3 regular mvps and has a 42 15 and 7 finals clinching game as a rookie steph isn’t a point guard he doesn’t initiate offense

[@mjraratnacla38]

​@@joshuagiannini5893 he is the offense

[@joshuadelacruz3907]

Sensational

[@ebilimmiri]

Shooting Finishes Handles Dribbles Clutch Rings Players favorite player Coaches favourite player Face of the league Name a better GOAT. I'd wait

[@randybdis]

Look At Curry Man soO Inspirational.

[@HeatherHeadley-cn1ss]

Massive respect to Wardell Stephen CURRY... I SO LOVE HIM AND HIS FAITH

[@Electro_Patronum]

Still crazy Steph and KD were on the same team

[@deetee5316]

Mamma there goes that man

[@spideybusa]

Awesome to see Zubin back in action!!

[@ifareaged]

It's the mouthpiece for me 🤣🤣 it's like he doesn't take himself too seriously which is scary cause he's simply having fun

[@ebilimmiri]

Barnes gon be like I told you about HIM

[@sethrockwood]

that shot chart is facinating. Really re-enforces the Analytics that say the best shot in basketball is a layup, followed by the 3 point shot, and then midrange. This is the greatest shooter of all time, and the analytics still follow exactly.

[@teddyfernandez5500]

if golden state goes back to the nba finals, this would be the most epic run, just imagine the teams that they have go through

[@Markybothegoat]

WARRIORS!!!!!!!!!!!! 🤩🤩👊🏾✌🏾💪🏾💪🏾🏀

[@RoadtoGloryNetsJetsUnited]

💯 KP, carry on!

[@amirbailey7919]

When did Wayne say that??? He talking about a dj tag 😅😅😂

[@zaymoney252]

Stg he way off 😂

[@sadeekericketts]

SC30🎉🎉🎉

[@victoriajohnson5461]

I lived to see this God thank you!😊

[@popcorn20995351]

This man said top 10. More like top 5. This man is changing the game

[@verissilas7559]

Perk finally seeing the light

[@RRNumber4]

Stephh🐐🐐🔥🔥warriorss

[@joshieepophide-hide3322]

Perk is the dumbest analyst to always doubt the Warrior's ability to win championships!

[@justinsugay1149]

As a former Celtic I think he just hates on them when he can until he can't. Never count the Warriors out. Go Warriors!

[@Mr._P.]

I dunno man Skip is pretty close.

[@ThePerfectBlack]

Man that cross over on 4 guards is ridiculous 😮

[@cowboy7170]

5:25 Surrounded by 3 Kings defenders, Curry scores with the patented Baby Sky Hook, which was made famous by Kareem Abdul Jabbar, who was a member of the Showtime Lakers.

[@siamimam2109]

I was actually surprised KERR didn’t pull him out the game at 48points 😂 Kerr be cockblocking Curry and Klay 😅

[@chrisfaub4071]

they had to put it all out there they know they wont get this opportunity again and knew getting past the kings it would be smooth sailing all the way to the title.

[@duongkuac1077]

Am from South Sudan 🇸🇸 and am a warriors 💐👊🏾

[@NuckinFutzCrust]

Smokey from Friday, "That's my dawg! That's MY dawg!"

[@siamimam2109]

Sacramento should have doubled CURRY after 2nd quarter. They started doing that around end of 4th when it was too late

[@mura0]

Curry is a top 10 for sure.

[@bgunion]

The commentator was on point 🏀

[@goldendarkness1014]

I loved him in this game! He was so aggressive!! But seriously there were so many no calls seriously the disrespect!

[@rgwak]

Chef Curry cooking with 🔥 tonight!

[@victorqdo]

That man deserves a $1B contract… Worth every penny…

[@calioumarx4289]

Stephan curry is coat top 5 nba players off all time

[@andrews5733]

that play where steph basically shoves wiggins steals the ball and scores is one of my favorite things ever

[@EddyTheLion]

Boi crazy 🤪

[@OGGOAT23]

Perk gonna pick the opposing team till dubs win it again

[@pranavrkulkarni8579]

It is nice to have espn ask Kendrick Perkins to speak positively about the Warriors for once

[@ryanm1586]

GOD MODE activated!!!

[@aldrintoribio1637]

Fox is a great player and showed his humility and respect in the midst of losing the game7....

[@yosefshemesh8358]

Even perk can’t hate on this game

[@chrisblanchard4938]

Curry is the goat in this era for sure.

[@SS-mo5ld]

The NBA, fans, & analyst will never get enough of doubting this man's greatness. At least he is on the same team he started out wigh & not chasing rings like someone else I know (Lebronda).