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"Kevin, are you okay?" Kendrick Perkins hurried over the moment he saw Kevin Durant get blocked by Goodwin and asked with concern.

Kevin Durant shook his head, a trace of frustration and unwillingness in his eyes. At the same time, he looked at Kendrick Perkins with admiration and said, "Perkins, he's just too good."

As Kevin Durant spoke, excitement gleamed in his eyes, as though he had discovered a new target to challenge.

To be honest, Kevin Durant knew Goodwin was strong, but he had never expected Goodwin to block him head-on so forcefully—especially when Goodwin was shorter than him.

It shocked him deeply, but it also ignited the fighting spirit buried deep within him.

Hearing Kevin Durant's words, Kendrick Perkins relaxed slightly. He knew Kevin Durant was neither injured nor too badly affected.

Then Kendrick Perkins gently patted Kevin Durant on the shoulder and comforted him. "That's normal. He's the man who led me to four straight championships! He's the man who could carry a team forward even while dragging along an injured leg. He's my boss, Goodwin!"

To Kendrick Perkins, Goodwin was not merely an important teammate from his basketball career, but also the boss he would always hold in his heart.

Goodwin's leadership, unyielding spirit, and hunger for victory had all deeply influenced Kendrick Perkins.

That was why Kendrick Perkins was always filled with respect and admiration whenever he faced Goodwin.

The game continued, and the Oklahoma City Thunder got an inbound opportunity. The ball was passed to Russell Westbrook.

After receiving the ball, Russell Westbrook quickly dribbled it to the top of the arc. At the same time, Kevin Durant ran along the baseline, searching for an open spot to receive the ball, with Goodwin tightly trailing him.

Just then, Kendrick Perkins came over to set