Former NBA player and current analyst Kendrick Perkins directed a pointed message at Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green on November 7, 2026. Perkins acknowledged Green's openness about attending therapy but emphasized that simply speaking to a therapist is not enough; one must also apply the lessons learned. The comments add to the ongoing conversation about mental health in professional sports.
Kendrick Perkins to Draymond Green: You say you speak to your therapist and I applaud you, but you actually have to apply it too
