He was traded from the Grizzlies to the Raptors and then to the Kings, with each team that traded him away improving after the deal. Perkins is of course referencing how Gay has bounced around the league the past few seasons. 'At least if I paint my face, I can wash the paint off. 'I'd rather be a clown than be a virus,' Perkins said. Perkins, who prior to a November matchup with the then 5-1 Kings was caught in a huddle saying 'these m- are still the Sacramento Kings,' took Gay's comment in stride.