Sacramento Kings Executive VP of Basketball Operations Scott Perry joins The Vertical with Woj to discuss his bold new assignment in to help reshape the franchise's fledgling front office, educating Vivek Ranadive on how ownership should support basketball operations and lessons learned in Joe Dumars' front office with the Detroit Pistons' great teams of the 2000's. Perry discusses his season with the Seattle Sonics in Kevin Durant's rookie season, what he learned about Kobe Bryant recruiting him as a high school star and the memory of his late father, an all-time Big 10 football player who was a trailblazing NFL assistant coach. 1:50: Perry’s top priorities upon joining the Kings and what role he will have within the franchise.5:48: His experience working with Pistons owner Bill Davidson and his early impressions of Kings owner Vivek Ranadive.10:23: The importance of the upcoming draft for Sacramento’s rebuild.13:00: The most shocking draft moment during Perry’s career.15:00: Why veteran players sometimes get overlooked in the draft.21:27: The chaotic scouting environment before the one-and-done rule.25:35: The unique construction of the 2004 NBA champion Pistons that didn’t feature a traditional superstar.28:36: Watching film of his father Lowell, who was a star athlete at the University of Michigan.33:53: Perry’s father being the first African-American assistant coach in the modern NFL.35:46: The Sonics' emotional final year in Seattle .40:02: Memories of being around Kevin Durant during his rookie season.41:17: The value of Perry’s experience as a college coach.