Perkins argued that Clippers guard Norman Powell, who’s putting up a career-high 24.2 points per game, should have been called up as a replacement instead of being left out altogether.

Few people in NBA circles have gone out of their way to defend and uplift LeBron James as much as Kendrick Perkins. So, you know it’s a big deal when even Perkins calls him out. Notably, that was the case on Monday’s edition of ESPN’s “Get Up” (via NBA Central).

The Los Angeles Lakers knew they needed another center after the trade with Mark Williams fell through. Jaxson Hayes is going to have to be the starting center for the rest of the season.