Perkins: I publicly reminded Westbrook to control his emotions three or four years ago, otherwise he might not have a ball to play.

Today Perkins talked about Westbrook on the podcast "Road Trippin".

Talking about Westbrook's current situation of no ball to play, Perkins said: "I would rather believe that this is his active choice. He is waiting for the most appropriate time, but it must be noted that the situation in the league today just confirms my concerns three or four years ago. He was still playing for the Lakers at that time. I learned from many general managers of the team that the general view within the league was that I also publicly reminded on TV that Westbrook must control his emotions, otherwise he may face a situation of no ball to play.

"After these words, I received a long message from his wife Nina. She felt that I betrayed the friendship, but from that moment on our relationship ended completely. Later, even the wives of both sides were involved in a dispute, but my work was to report on facts and never deliberately slander him.

"Now he chose to break out of his last year contract with the Nuggets (player option). It is rumored that only the Kings have expressed interest in him. The new season is about to start, but he is in a situation without teams for the first time for fifteen years. I think he should be in a team like the Bucks now, but the reality is so cruel."