The NBA All-Star starters were announced Fans nodded.Media agreed.The league moved on.
Then Kendrick Perkins said, “Hold on.And just like that, peace was over.
The Take That Shook the Timeline
On the Road Trippin’ podcast, Perkins made it very clear:Stephen Curry should not be an All-Star starter.Yes.
That Stephen Curry.
The same one with four rings, a dozen All-Star appearances, and a jump shot that still terrifies defenses.
Perk’s replacement?Anthony Edwards.
Perk’s Argument: Numbers Don’t Care About Feelings
According to Perkins, this isn’t about legacy.It’s about this season.
Anthony Edwards is putting up:
- Nearly 30 points per game
- 50% shooting from the field
- Close to 40% from three
Perk’s verdict was loud and clear.“He’s having a career year.”And in Perkins’ eyes, that should matter more than name recognition.
Wait… Who Got Voted In Anyway?
The West starters are stacked:
- Luka Dončić
- Nikola Jokić
- Stephen Curry
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Victor Wembanyama
Anthony Edwards finished seventh in the fan vote, which ended up costing him a starting spot.
“If I Gotta Remove Somebody…”
This is where things escalated.Perkins didn’t argue for removing Wembanyama.He didn’t touch Luka.He didn’t go near Jokic.
Instead, he went straight for the nuclear option.“So if you asking me who I need to remove… it’s Steph Curry.”
NBA Twitter paused.Then exploded.
Steph Curry’s Season (Context Matters)
Here’s the inconvenient part.Curry isn’t coasting.
At 37 years old, he’s averaging:
- 27.4 points per game
- 47% shooting
- Nearly 39% from three
He’s also the clear engine of a Warriors team dealing with injuries, roster issues, and the recent loss of Jimmy Butler for the season.
In other words, Steph isn’t surviving on reputation.He’s still producing.
Anthony Edwards Has Been Unreal No Debate
Perkins isn’t wrong about Ant.
Edwards has:
- Dropped 55 points in a game
- Hit game-winners
- Taken a leap in efficiency and decision-making
This is the best version of Ant we’ve ever seen.The problem?So is Steph.
Channing Frye Steps In With the Counter
Channing Frye pushed back immediately.Steph, he argued, isn’t just an All-Star.“He’s the only superstar on that roster.”
Not a regular All-Star.A superstar.And in an All-Star Game built partly on star power, that still matters.
This Is Really About What the All Star Game Means
Perkins is arguing merit.Frye is arguing impact.Fans are arguing everything at once.Is the All-Star Game:
- A reward for the best season?
- A showcase for the league’s biggest stars?
- Or both?
Depending on your answer, either Perk or Steph is right.
The Reality Check
Anthony Edwards deserved serious starter consideration.Stephen Curry deserved serious starter consideration.Only one spot was available.
And once fans locked it in, the debate became theoretical.No matter how loud Perk gets, Steph’s spot isn’t changing.
Final Take
Did Kendrick Perkins disrespect Stephen Curry?No.Did he light a fire under an already sensitive All-Star debate?
Absolutely.Was he wrong to hype Anthony Edwards?
Not even close.
But benching Steph Curry in the All-Star Game is the kind of take that guarantees one thing:Engagement.And Perk knows that better than anyone.