Kendrick Perkins opens up about the emotional ultimatum from Sam Presti that changed his life forever. While playing in Oklahoma City, Perk reveals the behind-the-scenes moment when the Thunder GM forced him to face reality: a turning point that reshaped his career, mindset, and future in the NBA. Later, Perk reflects on the Durant–Westbrook OKC era, breaking down how those teams were built, what made them different, and why today’s Thunder feels nothing like the past. From leadership to culture, this is a rare inside look at how NBA organizations evolve, and how players do too. #allthesmokeproductions #NBA #AllTheSmoke Follow Matt: instagram.com/matt_barnes9 Follow Stak: instagram.com/_stak5_ Listen on audio: Apple - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-the-smoke/id1483638752 Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/3Cdge5G5apw1LsC8jGcl4j Follow ATS on social: Instagram - instagram.com/allthesmoke TikTok - tiktok.com/@allthesmo...