Perkins is a likeable player in the league too.
off the court, by all accounts I've read and heard from folks back in Beaumont, he's a great, great guy.
I agree his stupid tough guy attitude is annoying to watch, but if that's what psych's him up, then fine.
A lot more guys around the league come off as "nice" on the court and are absolute trash off...if Perk wants to act like a buffoon with that weird face he makes or stare down Reggie/Steve to get amped up because of their comments, so be it. Jordan looked for anything to take as a "slight" against him and use it for motivation, and stuck his tongue out at half the league...but he isnt' hated for it.