Adams played with both Perkins and Durant, entering the league as a rookie prior to the 2013-14 season. He eventually took Perkins’ position as the starting center in Oklahoma City, where he remains a frontcourt staple.
The statement is rather befitting of the 26-year-old, who has garnered a reputation as one of the toughest players in the NBA.
Adams is averaging 12 points and 10.2 rebounds for a Thunder team that has suddenly started clicking and finding themselves in contention.