Kendrick Perkins was born on November 10, 1984, in Nederland, Texas. He played high school basketball at Clifton J. Ozen High School in Beaumont, Texas. Perkins was considered one of the top centers in the country at the end of his high school career. He was heavily recruited by the top college basketball programs in the country before deciding to enter the NBA draft directly out of high school. More about Kendrick Perkins
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In 2003, Kendrick Perkins was selected 27th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA Draft. He was then traded to the Boston Celtics, where he spent most of his NBA career. During his time with the Celtics, Perkins was instrumental in bringing the team to two NBA Finals and winning the championship in 2008. Perkins was known for his physical toughness and defensive prowess, frequently guarding some of the league's top big men. He was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2011, where he continued to play strong defense and rebounding in limited minutes off the bench.In total, we tracked 409 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Kendrick Perkins (2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Kendrick Perkins RC RPA Autograph Gold /43 Rare!) was sold in February 2023 for $528.00 while the cheapest item (Kendrick Perkins Signature Series Autograph! Rare! Mint! 2022 Optic) found a new owner for $0.74 in February 2023. The month with the most items sold (20) was November 2022 with an average selling price of $3.63 for an autographed item of Kendrick Perkins. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2012 with $79.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was August 2019. In average, an autographed item from Kendrick Perkins is worth $9.38.
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Celtics champion big man Kendrick Perkins elected to Texas High School Hall of F (08/11/23): Perkins had a thriving high school basketball career, averaging an impressive 27.5 points, 16 rebounds, and nearly nine blocks per game.
Celtics’ Jordan Walsh makes Kendrick Perkins’ list of 2023 rookies to watch (08/09/23): Walsh plays with energy and passion, making him a promising player to watch for quality minutes on the court for Perkins.
ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins on Jaylen Brown’s increased expectations with the Boston (08/05/23): With the historic contract extension, expectations from fans of the team and analysts alike have increased for Brown.
Celtics alum Kendrick Perkins believes Jaylen Brown earned every penny of his su (08/01/23): Perk believes the Georgia native deserves his supermax extension.
Perk claims Warriors have ‘1 percent chance' to reach Finals (07/15/23): Kendrick Perkins has no faith in the Warriors' pursuit of another NBA title.
Kendrick Perkins doubts LeBron James can lead the Lakers to the NBA championship (07/2023): Kendrick Perkins thinks LeBron James needs to take a back seat if the Lakers are to win another NBA championship this coming season.
Perk argues Draymond is ‘worth every single dollar' of $100M (06/2023): ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins made a passionate argument for Draymond Green to receive a $100 million contract.
Kendrick Perkins calls for Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum to be broken up after Game (05/2023): Does Perk have a point? or is this yet another of his often-tiresome hot takes?
Kings took advantage of 'old head' Warriors in Game 1, Kendrick Perkins says (04/2023): Kendrick Perkins provided an intriguing reason as to why he believes the defending champion Warriors fell to the Kings in Game 1.
What Danny Ainge told Kendrick Perkins about Celtics' recent inconsistency (03/2023): In a phone call with Kendrick Perkins, former Celtics president Danny Ainge gave a good reason to not worry about the team heading into the playoffs despite its recent struggles.
On this day: Walker, Perkins, Erden, Harangody trades; Becker born (02/2023): On this day in Celtics history, Boston dealt away Antoine Walker, Kendrick Perkins, Semih Erden, and Luke Harangody, and Moe Becker was born.
Jayson Tatum, Kendrick Perkins differ on Joe Mazzulla's late-game strategy vs. H (01/2023): Did Joe Mazzulla make a mistake not calling a timeout on a crucial late-game possession in Celtics-Heat? Jayson Tatum came to the defense of his head coach, but Kendrick Perkins wasn't as kind.
Why Kendrick Perkins believes Marcus Smart is among NBA's best pure point guards (12/2022): Marcus Smart thrived as a playmaker Thursday night, prompting Kendrick Perkins to deliver a strong take about the Celtics veteran's place in the NBA hierarchy of top point guards.
Kendrick Perkins: LeBron James isn’t best player on Lakers anymore (11/2022): Kendrick Parkins, a former teammate of LeBron James, said the Lakers superstar needs to "give the keys to the car" to Anthony Davis.
NBA Twitter reacts to Lakers 0-3 start: ‘Lakers team is built worse than Kendric (10/2022): Here's how NBA Twitter reacted to the Los Angeles Lakers starting off the season with three straight losses.
Kendrick Perkins isn’t worried about the Boston Celtics this season (09/2022): Perk believes the Celtics thrive in adversity, and they have plenty to contend with already.
Celtics champ Eddie House to join Boston’s pre- and postgame broadcast crew (08/2022): Alongside fellow 2008 NBA champ Kendrick Perkins, House will be a more permanent feature in 2022-23.
Kendrick Perkins says Anthony Davis will win MVP in 2022-23 season (07/2022): Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins feels Anthony Davis will bounce back in a huge way for the Lakers this coming season.
Kendrick Perkins recalls Celtics making Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo box to settle bee (06/2022): Kendrick Perkins shared details on the beef between Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo, revealing their Celtics teammates made them box to settle their differences.
Kendrick Perkins: Tandem of Robert Williams III, Al Horford limits Bam Adebayo (05/2022): Appearing on ESPN's Pardon the Interruption, Kendrick Perkins explained why Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III is so important in slowing down Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo's impact on both sides of the floor.
Kendrick Perkins on why Steve Nash is not right for Nets job (04/2022): Kendrick Perkins sounds off on why Steve Nash is not the right person to be the Brooklyn Nets' head coach.
Kendrick Perkins makes case players, coaches thinking about best possible postse (03/2022): On Postgame Live, Kendrick Perkins made the case that both NBA players and coaches are carefully watching the Brooklyn Nets in the bottom half of the Eastern Conference playoff bracket and discussing among themselves the best possible matchups for their team in the first round.
Why Kendrick Perkins wants Celtics to retire Ray Allen's number (02/2022): Kendrick Perkins is pretty adamant about wanting to see Ray Allen's No. 20 raised to the TD Garden rafters alongside ex-Celtics teammates Paul Pierce and Ray Allen.
Kendrick Perkins: ‘If I’m James Harden, I’m ready to get the hell out’ (01/2022): Kendrick Perkins sounds off on James Harden's situation with the Nets.
Rich Paul says LeBron James, amid Kendrick Perkins-inspired trade speculation, n (12/2021): Kendrick Perkins seems close with LeBron James.
Kendrick Perkins' children accumulate $16,000 of Fortnite charges on his credit (04/2020): The 14-year NBA veteran said he learned about the charges after his card was declined
Is Marcus Smart NBA's best defender? Isaiah Thomas, Kendrick Perkins think so (11/2019): Marcus Smart received quite the endorsement from former Celtics Isaiah Thomas and Kendrick Perkins after a strong defensive effort against the Clippers.
Kendrick Perkins roasts Cavs after Celtics, Carsen Edwards cruise to easy win (10/2019): Kendrick Perkins did not shy away from criticizing the Cleveland Cavaliers on Twitter after another horrendous loss to the Boston Celtics.
Kendrick Perkins, Eddie House to join Ice Cube’s BIG3 (02/2019): Perkins and House were both a part of the 2008 championship squad.
Source: Bulls, Cavs to pursue Kendrick Perkins (03/2015): While many prognosticators pegged the Bulls and Cavaliers to meet in the Eastern Conference finals, that may not be their only competition.
Kendrick Perkins Had A Very Kendrick Perkins Game (02/2015): LeBron James was amazing , but I would like to draw your attention to another remarkable performance from last night's game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors: That of Kendrick Perkins, a rusty tugboat that washed up onto a basketball court during a hurricane. Read more...
Thunder coach Scott Brooks sometimes uses Kendrick Perkins at center in practice (01/2015): And Russell Westbrook at center
Kendrick Perkins: Rajon Rondo Wanted Out Of Boston But Would Never Say So (12/2014): Kendrick Perkins said last month that he believed Rajon Rondo should re-sign with the Boston...
Warriors’ Marreese Speights: Kendrick Perkins ‘Thinks He’s A Tough Guy’ (11/2014): Marreese Speights had a big game off the bench for the Golden State Warriors on...
Kendrick Perkins to miss start of Thunder training camp, clearing way for Steve (09/2014): Adams should start over Perkins anyway
Kendrick Perkins says Kevin Durant should hit the weight room (06/2014): Some muscle could help Durant in the post and just getting through the grind of the season.
Kendrick Perkins Sits on Mike Miller in the Middle of a Game (05/2014): It's pretty much how it sounds.
Kendrick Perkins sits on Mike Miller, it’s an effective screen (04/2014): Kendrick Perkins knows how to use his body to take a guy out of the play.
Kendrick Perkins out 6 weeks (02/2014): Abortion should only be legal in the first trimester. Abortion should only be legal in the first or second trimester. Abortion should only be allowed in cases of rape or incest, or if the mother's health is in danger.
Kendrick Perkins thinks Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett during return to meet Boston (01/2014): Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines...
Kendrick Perkins & Joakim Noah Had a Locker Room Incident Because Perkins is a J (12/2013): Perkins has been salty throughout his career.
Oklahoma City’s Kendrick Perkins leaves game with dislocated finger (11/2013): Perkins left the game late in the second quarter and the Thunder announced during halftime that he would not return to the game. Rookie Steven Adams started the second half in his place.
Kendrick Perkins throws an alley-oop to no one in particular (10/2013): To celebrate this moment in Kendrick Perkins history, I will type the closing sentence of this post as accurately as Perkins threw that pass. TYhias poinas pathe ifnaal aerntrnace ofa htph ytpodyt.
Doc Rivers didn't want Paul Pierce to leave Boston Celtics, thinks Kendrick Perk (09/2013): Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines...
OKC's Kendrick Perkins has knee surgery (07/2013): When Port Neches first opened its riverfront spray park in 2008, few could have guessed just how popular the kid-friendly watering hole would become. So much so, that the city has elected to implement rules to allow city residents private time to play among the treasure-themed water park.
Kendrick Perkins: Open, Raw, and Uncensored, Part II (06/2013): He's one of the Thunder's most controversial and talked about players of the season. On the court, Kendrick Perkins is known for his intimidation, but off the court it is a whole other game.
Sam Presti: Thunder Won’t Amnesty Kendrick Perkins (05/2013): Thunder GM Sam Presti said the team will not amnesty Kendrick Perkins, who’s due $18.63 million over the next two seasons, and that the Thunder believe Perkins has “a lot of value to our team.”
Kendrick Perkins Holds Chandler Parsons’ Arm, Keeps Him From Guarding Thabo Sefo (04/2013): Why was no one guarding that guy? The Rockets have a pretty good answer.
Kawhi Leonard Dunks on Kendrick Perkins in Transition (03/2013): The Spurs swingman finishes on the break.
Oklahoma City Thunder: Kendrick Perkins provides tickets for local youth (02/2013): Kendrick Perkins visited White Fields on Saturday and was moved by what he saw. White Fields offers a long-term home for boys ages 8 to 18, who are in the permanent custody of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division.
Kendrick Perkins Threw a Gatorade Bottle at a Nail Salon After His Wife Argued w (01/2013): This one qualifies as ... strange.
Kendrick Perkins a polarizing figure for Thunder (12/2012): • For years, Oklahoma City’s lineup data has emphatically made the case for small ball — a tea leaf that NBA analysts (myself included) have read as an indictment of Kendrick Perkins’ involvement in traditional lineups with two big men.
CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Kendrick Perkins returns to Boston for second time with Thunde (11/2012): The Oklahoma City center is back on familiar territory going against the Celtics at the TD Garden.
Kendrick Perkins Still Not Over Finals Loss (10/2012): The always-engaging Kendrick Perkins has a message for his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates: Stay hungry.
Kendrick Perkins likely to miss entire preseason (09/2012): Thunder GM Sam Presti said center Kendrick Perkins will likely miss the entire preseason, according to The Oklahoman’s beat writer, Darnell Mayberry. Mayberry was live tweeting from Presti’s annual preseason news conference on Wednesday afternoon:
Kendrick Perkins Had Left Wrist Surgery (07/2012): Kendrick Perkins went under the knife for the second time this summer, getting a torn ligament in his left wrist operated on. Per the AP : “The club announced Thursday that Perkins underwent a successful procedure to repair a ligament tear in his left wrist.