When looking back on his time in Seattle, former NBA star Kendall doesn't sugarcoat a thing. His stint with the SuperSonics, playing under Hall of Fame coach George Karl, was a rollercoaster of emotions that still stings today.

"My time in Seattle? Bittersweet," Kendall recalls. "I did not get along with George Karl. But I loved my teammates; I loved playing with them."

And why wouldn't he? That 1995-96 Sonics squad was a powerhouse, racking up an impressive 63 wins in the regular season. Kendall remembers the energy: "We had a whip. Okay? I thought we were going to win the NBA Championship the first year that I was there."

But basketball is a game of heartbreak as much as triumph. The Sonics' championship dreams were dashed first by the Denver Nuggets in a stunning upset, then by the legendary LA Lakers in the playoffs the following year. For Kendall, the losses were compounded by a fractured relationship with his coach.

"My time with George Karl was bad," he says bluntly. "We all know now from the stories about George Karl what type of dude he is. I'm not going to hold my tongue about him, I don't like the guy even still to this day."

For fans of that era, Kendall's honesty is a reminder that even the most successful teams can have cracks beneath the surface. His loyalty to his teammates, though, is a testament to the bonds that make basketball special—whether you're playing in Seattle or shooting hoops in your driveway.