NBA2K12 Gives Perk Super Powers

Now, I've always held the belief that Perk has super powers. After all, he can stop a charging Howard with single coverage. That's a pretty good super power. Now, NBA2K12 shows that they share my opinion by giving Perk the ability to walk through players. I love it!!

Celtics Links for Today 8/31

Celtics Green  Maine Red Claws Announce Schedule
Assistant Coach Mike Zarren to Stay with Celtics
Kris Joseph Participates in Steve Nash's Team Canada Camp
Jason Terry Has Some Fun Shooting Reebok Commercial
Paul Pierce Undergoing Sand Therapy
Lex Nihil Novi  Larry Lights Up the Jazz
McHale Already Being Mentioned in Same Breath as Walton
Celtic Nation Two-Headed Monster
SQ12#31 A Rose By Any Other Name

Celtics Links for Today 8/30

Herald   Don Nelson bids farewell to coaching
Celtics Green  More Dionte Christmas Thoughts
Random Rotation Musings
Celtic Nation  SQ12#30 Key Numbers for Celtics Are 24 and 28
Running Man – The John Havlicek Interview
Jeff Green: questione di cuore.
Celtics Life  ESPN 30 for 30 Movie: Without Bias
Awesome video of Rondo playing pick-up basketball in the streets of Taiwan

Perk Hosting at Bayou Place

Vic Elmo & Kendrick Perkins (With Perk's wife Vanity in the background) 

I can go weeks without seeing a mention of Perk in the news in the offseason, especially when he's recovering from not one, but two off-season surgeries.  Today, I got two Google Alerts in a row with mentions of Perk. The first was the Hoops card below and the second was that Perk hosts Live! on Fridays at Bayou Place.

I had no idea what Bayou Place was so did a search and found that they describe Bayou Place as Houston's premier entertainment destination, featuring world-class establishments. Bayou Place is where Houston goes to play. I learn something new every day. So, I guess that along with rehabbing from groin and wrist surgery Perk is doing a bit of hosting in Houston, Texas.   Let's just hope that no crazies hang out there.  Stay safe, Perk. 

Perk's 2012-13 Hoops Basketball Card

2012-13 Hoops Basketball Card #134 Kendrick Perkins 

Oklahoma City Thunder

I don't collect basketball cards but I'd buy this one. 

Celtics Links for Today 8/29

Herald  Virginia Beach reveals plan to draw NBA or NHL team
Tracked down: Maria Menounos, Larry David, Rajon Rondo and more..
Celtics Green  The True Measure of Greatness
Former Celtic E'Twaun Moore Signing with Magic
Lex Nihil Novi  Can Rondo Win MVP and Score Less than 20 Per Game?
Lex's Lobbying Efforts Starting to Pay Off?
Celtics Life  Did Thibs steal Coach Scalabrine from Doc?
Rajon Rondo channels his inner Roy Hobbs

Celtics Links for Today 8/28

Herald  Indiana State plans Larry Bird campus statue
Bobcats hire assistant coaches Brian Winters, Dan Leibovitz
Celtics Green  Classic Old Commercials
The Power Behind the Tattoo
Red Was One of a Kind
You Can Never Say Rajon Rondo Isn't a Confident Guy
Lex Nihil Novi   Does Jeff Green Suck on Defense?
Jeff Green to Chris Paul: Get that Shot Outta Here!
Dude Can Dunk
Josh Smith, Here I Come

Perk Mix and a Few PerkThoughts

I mentioned to Lex the other day how I thought that Perk could be the MVP of the Celtics. I've been thinking a bit more about that. Going back to the 2008 Finals, in games 1-4 and 6, the Celtics dominated inside and the Lakers vaunted bigs (Bynum, Odom, and Gasol) were almost invisible. Then in Game 5, all 3 of their bigs dominated inside. The difference? Perk missed that game.

In 2010, the Celtics were poised to claim another title when Perk went down in game 6. In Game 7, the Celtics were outplayed inside and on the boards and they were edged out by the Lakers (and the Refs). In 2011, the Celtics were playing well. Perk was just back from the injury and then he was traded. And the team went down hill and just couldn't seem to pull it together. It was quite evident that, even though he hadn't played the beginning of the year, the team missed Perk. They knew what Danny gave away and it hurt the chemistry and mindset of the team. Ubuntu was destroyed. The Celtics have tried to replace him ever since and still haven't been able to do so.

On the other hand, from the time that Perk joined the Thunder, they have improved and have become one of the top contenders for a title. They were good before the trade, but now they are considered a great team. The difference between then and now is simply the addition of Perk. Whether anyone else will admit it, Perk is so much more valuable to the team than any box score shows. Perk is my MVP. (Most Valuable Perk)

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Celtics Links for Today 8/27

Herald  76ers coach Dough Collins downplays talk of leading Olympic basketball
Globe  US women win first 3-on-3 world basketball title
Celtics Green  Knight Watch - Jared Sullinger
Happy Birthday Tommy - A Celtic Through and Through
Celtics Life  Video: Kevin McHale "Graceful" mix
Celtic Nation  Blowing Smoke
SQ12#27 Can Stars Coach?
Celtics’ Offseason – Under the Hood

Celtics Links for Today 8/25

Herald  Assistant James Borrego leaving Hornets for Magic
Globe  Former Sudbury couple ‘Hoopz’ and Shaq call it quits
Andrew Bynum is the key man in the Philadelphia 76ers’ future
Celtics Green  The Power of a Near Death Experience
KG and The Nike Fun Police
Rondo Gets Around - Part 2
Celtic Nation  SQ12#24 Sullinger is the Home Run Possibility
SQ12#25 Better Days to Come?

Perk - 15 Pts. vs Spurs in Game 4 WCF 2012

Keep in mind as you watch this video that Perk is playing with a partially torn groin muscle as well as a torn ligament in his wrist.  He had surgery on both injuries after the Finals.  Most players would be sitting on the sidelines in a suit with those injuries but not Perk.  He's a warrior and one of the toughest players in the league. 

Celtics Links for Today 8/24

Herald  Heat continues to scour options at center
Robin Lopez eager for fresh, healthy start with Hornets
Are Kings considering a Virginia move?
Globe  Microsoft opens new store with stars
Jeff Green hopes to contribute to Celtics in a big way this season
Celtics Green  Fab Melo vs the Folding Chair
Video Interview with Jeff Green
Rookie Survey Results - Fab is Funny
#18 Begins in the Off-Season

Best Trade - Worst Trade

SB Nation blogs are doing a Best Trade Ever series. I'm a bit conflicted on this one. Welcome to Loud City has this to say about the Thunder's best trade ever.

Jeff Green and Nenad Krstic were traded to the Boston Celtics for Kendrick Perkins and Nate Robinson. These were the pieces, but in reality this trade was OKC forgoing Green to get Perkins.

Perkins was everything that the Thunder seemed to be missing: interior toughness, defense, rebounding, and championship experience. Perkins was also a local guy (he went to high school in Beaumont, TX) who had home town values and fit right into the Thunder identity. He worked hard, played hard, and held himself accountable while keeping others accountable as well.

Over time, this trade has borne itself out heavily in the Thunder's favor. Perkins helped launch the Thunder into a two year run which culminated in a Western Conference Finals appearance in Year 1 and a Finals appearance in Year 2. He has played through injury, adversity, and all of the scrutiny that comes with being the center on a championship contending team. As we saw in last year's playoffs, Perkins was the perfect antidote for the big men who ruled the West (Andrew Bynum, Pau Gasol).

Unfortunately, after the trade, the Celtics who were on top of the league and playing very well, began to slide and I believe that the trade blew a chance to compete for the championship that season. Ever since, the Celtics have been trying to replace what Perk brought to the team with little success. The closest they have come was to move KG to the center position, which paid dividends last season. But they still haven't replaced what Perk brought to the team: the toughness and grit and heart that he brought to every game.

So, I'm happy for the Thunder who have indeed benefited from this trade. I've come to love the Thunder They are a fun team to root for. Lots of young players with great character. Now that Dwight Howard is on one of the Thunder's biggest rivals, Perk becomes even more important to them. But with Bynum on the Sixers, he could be very important to the Celtics too.

I started following the Thunder because of the trade and so that's a good thing. But the best trade ever for the Thunder is still the worst trade for the Celtics and I very much miss Perk on the Celtics. What he brought to the team is very hard to replace and will never show up in the box score.

Celtics Links for Today 8/23

Herald  Celtics finally make Jeff Green’s contract official
Celtics re-sign F Jeff Green
Globe  Lenny Kravitz and Paul Pierce will help Microsoft celebrate the opening
Celtics Green  Jeff Green Officially Signed - Finally!!!!!
Danny Being Danny ...
Blame the New CBA and Insurance Issues for Green Delay
Celtics Life  Afternoon Delight: fifty shoes of greed
Welcome Back Uncle Jeff

Celtics Links for Today 8/22

Herald  Clippers’ Chris Paul undergoes thumb surgery
Globe  Celtics hire Jay Larranaga as assistant coach
Celtics Green  The Green Monster
Celtics 2012 Rookie Photo Shoot
Dionte Christmas Is a Guy You Have to Pull For
Celtics Life  A Silent But Deadly Offseason
The Most Random NBA Player Commercials
CLNS Radio  Celtics forward Chris Wilcox talks resigning with Boston, 2012-2013 season, and more!

Celtics Links for Today 8/21

Herald  NBA, Ticketmaster team up on ticket site
Celtics Green  Rondo Gets Around- Hanging out with UK Volleyball Team
Playing H-O-R-S-E
Celtics Hire Jay Larranaga as Assistant Coach
Celtics Life  ESPN 30 for 30 Movie: Once Brothers
Celtic Nation SQ12#21 Is Good Basketball an Entertainment Fail?
Lex Nihil Novi  Let the Lakers Pursue their Superstars
C's Still not Playing Well, but Starting to Win

Thunderstruck!!!

Kevin Durant has a new movie coming out and here is the trailer for it. I think it looks really good but then I love family movies and this looks like one the whole family will enjoy.

Celtics Links for Today 8/20

Herald  LeBron James savoring special summer
Kevin Durant goes from gold medal to red carpet
Andrew Bogut encouraged by progress after ankle surgery
Celtics Green  The Many Sides and Talents of Brandon Bass
The System Matters
Some Random Dionte Christmas Thoughts
Green Street  What we know about Jeff Green’s Celtics contract
Chris Wilcox: ‘I want to get better than where I was’

Celtics Links for Today 8/19

Herald   Serge Ibaka’s new deal with Thunder reportedly for $48M
Hornets give coach Monty Williams 4-year extension
Globe Jason Terry can’t wait to get started with the Celtics
Celtics Green  Jason Terry Is Almost as Excited for the Season as I Am
Don Nelson Done with Coaching
The Original Showtime Basketball

Celtics Links for Today 8/18

Globe Boston sports superfans
CSNNE  Terry: 'Can't wait' for Opening Night
NESN  Larry Bird Personified Greatness for 13 Seasons With Celtics (Video)
Celtics Green  Playing Chess With the League
Celt's Assistant GM Considered for Sixers GM Position
When Dwight Howard and Josh Smith Were Celtics
Jeff Green's Contract to Be Official Next Week
Jason Terry Has Totally Won Me Over

Kendrick Perkins Photo of the Day

This is my favorite picture of Perk.  Not sure why other than it shows he is capable of putting the "Oh no" look on LeBron's face.  When LeBron talked trash about Perk when Griffin dunked on him, maybe he was getting even for this photo of Perk totally owning him.  And, about that dunk.  Perk is a defender.  He will get in front of every player going for a dunk and sometimes he will get the block and sometimes he will get dunked on.  I personally think that Griffin committed an offensive foul on that dunk but it wasn't called.   I'd rather have my center willing to step in and try to block a shot and be posterized once in a while than have one who steps away to avoid the contact.  I'll take Perk every time. 

Serge Ibaka's 11 Block Game vs Nuggets

In honor of Serge Ibaka's four year $48 million extension with the Thunder, here is his 11 block game vs the Denver Nuggets on February 19, 2012. Serge got a triple double the hard way with 15 points, 15 rebounds and 11 blocks. Amazing. Congrats to Serge on the extension.

Celtics Links for Today 8/17

Herald  Celtics wear it’s at for Jason Terry
Andre Iguodala, Nuggets want long-term relationship
Arron Afflalo says Magic can ‘build something special’
Tracked down: Jason Terry, Adam Sandler, Melissa McCarthy and more...
Globe  Please come to Boston? NBA stars just say no
Celtics Green  The NBA All Hair Team
Unusual Celtics Records - KG Edition
20 Years Ago, An NBA Legend Retired

Another Westbrook-Harden Commercial - These Guys are Good

Another great commercial with Russell Westbrook and James Harden for Foot Locker. In this one they are joined by Chris Bosh and Kevin Love. Enjoy.

Celtics Links for Today 8/16

Herald  Andrew Bynum receives rock star welcome in Philadelphia
Derrick Rose: Finding out ACL torn was like death
Judge: No shaving time for Tim Donaghy
Globe  Howard trade shifts power to Los Angeles
Celtics Green  Congratulations to The Other Team USA
Wyc Thinks KG Has a Nuclear Reactor Inside
Random Thoughts on Green, O'Neal, and more
Speaking of Character - Jared Sullinger Has It

Hilarious Westbrook-Harden Commercial

This is too funny. The beard was the best part.

Kendrick Perkins Photo of the Day

I love Perk's game face.  He looks absolutely scary out there.  But, if you ever see him with Li'l Perk, you know that he also can look very happy.  My daughter loved this picture as her favorite food is Pizza Rolls.  She would eat them morning, noon and night if I'd let her.   Looks like Perk likes them too :)

Celtics Links for Today 8/15

CSNNE   Havlicek on new-look Celtics
Scal on Scal
Havlicek: New Celtics may be awed by team's approach
John Havlicek, Joe Morgan remember Johnny Pesky
Celtics Green  Molly McGrath Interviews Jason Terry
Grandpa Celtic Will be Missed
Chad Ford's Offseason Grades Are Out
Celtics Life  Video: Brandon Bass "The Pursuit"
Will 3-on-3 basketball be an Olympic sport in 2016?

Li'l Perk

Kendrick Perkins Jr gets interviewed by Craig Sager and fun ensues.

Celtics Links for Today 8/14

Herald   LeBron James duplicates Michael Jordan at Olympics
Rockets sign Carlos Delfino
76ers’ Bynum heading to Germany for knee treatment
Lakers sign Jodie Meeks
Globe Globe sports columnist Bob Ryan says goodbye after 44 years
Rivers: Collins should be next coach for Team USA
Celtics Green  Danny's Vision and Vindication
A Few Monday Morning Random Thoughts

Seeing Perk Kick Wade in the Head Never Gets Old

This never gets old. Seeing Perk kick Dwyane Wade in the head just brings a smile to my face.   I can watch this all day.   Way to go Perk!! 

Celtics Links for Today 8/13

Herald  Coach K leaves masterful Olympic run at the top of his game
Team USA wins gold, beats Spain 107-100 in men’s hoops
Globe World's greatest unibrow - and other post-Olympic thoughts
Want an Olympian’s nightstand? It’s on sale here
Celtics Green  Congratulations to Team USA- GOLD!
A Few More Random Jeff Green Thoughts

Perk on Rome Is Burning

I love Perk! He's so honest and candid in interviews. Always says what he thinks.

Celtics Links for Today 8/12

Herald  Team USA-Spain basketball final is a rematch of ’08
Russia wins men’s bronze, beats Argentina 81-77
Mike Krzyzewski: Gold-medal game his last as Team USA coach
Kobe Bryant prepares for likely Olympic last hurrah
FIBA: No basketball age limit expected for 2016
Globe Globe sports columnist Bob Ryan says goodbye after 44 years
Celtics Green  Jason Terry's New Tattoo is AWESOME!
Brandon Bass Doing Good Things in China and at Home

Video Tribute to Perk

Here is the video the Celtics showed on Perk's first visit back to the Garden after the trade. I sure miss Perk and with Bynum in Philly, I have a feeling the Celtics will miss him more than ever this season. A fitting tribute to a Champion in every way!!

Celtics Links for Today 8/11

Herald  Spain beats Russia 67-59 to advance to gold medal game
Dwight Howard traded to Lakers
Team USA throttles Argentina, will play Spain for gold
Globe For NBA big men, LA is a big draw
Celtics Green  Suns Agree to Terms with Jermaine O'Neal
Random Thoughts on The Trade and the Lakers
The Real Reason Dwight Howard is Glad to Be In LA
Catching Up with Avery Bradley

Celtics Links for Today 8/10

Herald  Reports: Dwight Howard headed to Lakers in 4-team deal
Secret Weapon: Gold medalist in ‘48 returns
Globe  Five questions with Dwyane Wade
Celtics release preseason schedule
Celtics Green Celtics Preseason Schedule Released
Rondo is Back to Work
Happy Birthday to the Houdini of the Hardwood
Lakers Set to Acquire Dwight Howard
Courtney Lee Excited to Be a Celtic

Howard to the Lakers Makes Perk More Valuable

Perk has been able to handle Dwight Howard quite well in their battles against each other.  When Perk was with the Celtics, he was able to hold Howard to ten points below his average.  And the very important thing about Perk is that he is one of the few players in the league who can cover Howard one on one so that you don't have to double and leave someone, say Kobe, or Nash open.  Perk's value to the Thunder just increased considerably with the arrival of Howard in LA.  I have written many times about Perk's value against Howard on Celtics Green.   Howard's offense has been limited to dunks and shots in the paint and Perk is one of the few players strong enough to keep him out of his comfort zone. 

Perk has always been valuable for slowing down Bynum in LA, and he did a decent job with it.  But  Perk can also keep Howard out farther than he likes on defense also, which opens the lane up somewhat.  The Celtics could use Perk's talents now that Philly has Bynum.  I know that Perk doesn't always match up with the quicker more athletic centers but there will always be that one team with the center like Howard or Bynum that you have to get past to get a title and for that,  Every team needs a Perk.   Back when the Celtics had to go through Magic to get to the Finals,  this headline on a Magic blog made me smile: "BOSTON ‘D’ IS HOWARD’S KRYPTONITE." Now The Thunder are going to need that Kryptonite for their title run.

Celtics Links for Today 8/9

Herald  US men’s hoops team stands 2 games from gold
Trail Blazers introduce Terry Stotts as coach
Rehab going well for Dwyane Wade
Dirk Nowitzki marries Dallas art gallery official
Globe  Avery Bradley in North Andover
NESN  Jeff Green Used Lockout, Time Off With Heart Ailment as Opportunity to Graduate From Georgetown
Avery Bradley Says Ray Allen 'Helped Me Out Every Single Day,' Was Part of Celtics 'Family'

Kendrick Perkins Photo of the Day

Thought this one was pretty funny.  They do sort of have the same scowl on their faces.  Would be better if Perk was still in green, though. 

Celtics Links for Today 8/7

Herald  US men stay unbeaten, rout Argentina 126-97
Kings extend Keith Smart’s deal through 2013-14
Globe  US women reach basketball semifinals
British win was great victory in basketball
Celtics Green  Wait Until Next Year ....
Random Jeff Green Thoughts
Celtics Life  Video: Avery Bradley gives back to the community
Jeff Green "glad to be playing again"
Video: Boston Celtics top 10 plays of the 2011-2012 Season

KG Agrees With Me

Here is a post I put up on Celtics Green on October 11, 2007 during training camp of the Celtics' 17th championship season. KG was getting to know Perk and he felt, as I did that Perk was going to be a big part of that team and would help out his game by being the enforcer in the center and being a defensive stopper in the middle. And Pierce adds that he feels that Perk would be one of the top centers in the East. After that season, there was no doubt that Perk was a difference maker.

For 4 years now, I have been telling everyone who would listen to me that Perk is going to be a great center. I love this guy and his attitude and his toughness and his work ethic. I have been saying since his first season when I saw how hard he worked to get into shape that he was going to be something special. I have been told I was crazy and told that Perk is nothing more than a back up center on a bad team. I never believed that and it seems that neither do Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce.

His first 2 seasons, Perk got very little playing time and when he did get into the game, Doc would pull him as soon as he made a mistake rather than letting him play through his mistakes and learn from them. Finally, his third season he got a chance to play and then he injured his shoulder. That summer he had surgery and while Big Al was able to work out with Clifford Ray, Perk was rehabbing his shoulder. Last season he was hampered by plantar fasciitis but yet, only sat out 10 games because his team needed him. But, he couldn't practice and it hampered his movement and jumping ability. He played in pain much of the season but never used that as an excuse.

Celtics Links for Today 8/6

Herald  Jeremy Lin thrills Taiwanese fans
Argentina, then quarters for Team USA basketball
Globe Judo champion Kayla Harrison meets Celtics coach Doc Rivers
Reggie Jackson plans to make noise with Thunder
Celtics Green   Follow the Leader?
Former Celtic Arnie Risen Dies at 87
Random Thoughts on KG, JJ, Doc and More
Celtic Nation SQ12#5 Biggest Disappointment of Celtics’ Off-Season
SQ12#6 Most Underrated F/A Signing in Boston

Paul Pierce Loves Perk Too

This is a post I did on Celtics Green on August 14, 2007, going into the Celtics' championship season.   Perk's play was very crucial to winning the championship.  His importance can be seen in the finals.  In games 1-4 and 6, the Lakers bigs were practically non existent.  In game 5, both Bynum and Gasol put up big numbers.  The difference?  Perk missed game 5.  His importance doesn't show up in the stats but it sure does show up in the results.  

I included this in the Fiddlin' and Diddlin' section, but the more I thought about it, the more I thought is needed to be in a separate post. In the Herald's report on Pierce's interview, Pierce singles out Perk for some praise.

“This is going to make Perk (Kendrick Perkins) a better player, too. But I thought he was starting to show his improvement late in the year. His fouls were down, and that’s him really starting to understand the NBA game in his fourth year.”

I have been on the Kendrick Perkins bandwagon since we got him and have been telling anyone who would listen that this kid is going to break out this season.

Perk got off to a slow start because he was still rehabbing from that shoulder injury in the beginning of the season. Then he was hampered by the plantar fasciitis for much of the season. A lot of people forgot about the fact that he was playing in pain because he was out there every game giving his all and never complained about it. You have to love that in a player. He is as tough as they come. .

As Pierce notes, he showed a lot of improvement late in the year because his foot was starting to heal and he could move without being in excruciating pain. He was fouling less and playing some great defense in the paint. Perk never got to work with Clifford Ray in the offseason last year because of the shoulder injury but will have this entire summer to work with him along with Tom Thibodeau who is responsible for Yao Ming's emergence. I love that Pierce is giving Perk some love because he is going to surprise a lot of people this year. Better jump on the bandwagon now because it is going to get very crowded by the end of the season. Just remember - I was there first.

Celtics Links for Today 8/5

Herald  Team USA survives scare to beat Lithuania 99-94
France beats Russia 65-54 in women’s Olympic hoops
Celtics Green  Remembering Larry Legend
Hollinger Rates the Offseason: Where do the Celtics Rank?
Lex Nihil Novi  K.McHale: The Hall of Fame Speech
Clutch Defense was the Difference

Great 2007 Media Day Interview with Perk

The guys at Perkisabeast got this great interview with Perk on media day in 2007. He discusses his preparation for the season, losing his friend Big Al in the trade, his relationship with Kevin Garnett and many other topics. Excellent interview with the big guy! One thing I've always loved about Perk is his openness and honesty. He tells it like he sees it.

Celtics Links for Today 8/4

Herald  Russia beats Spain 77-74 in men’s Olympic hoops
Globe  Pierce adjusts plans
Pierce continues talking about contract, Celtics future
Pierce finally opens up about Ray Allen, Celtics future
What’s the same, different about the Celtics?
Celtics Green  Paul Pierce Training and Talking
Red Had the Answer to Flopping Years Ago
Rondo's Post-Practice Workout
More from The Captain

Perk is a Beast Mix

Here's a good mix of Perk as a Celtic. He certainly is a beast. I sure do miss him!!

Celtics Links for Today 8/3

Herald  Celtics big man Chris Wilcox lends hand on Grand Strand
US men beat Nigeria 156-73 in Olympic basketball
Globe  Celtic's Chris Wilcox lends hand on Grand Strand
Celtics Green Speaking of Character
Dionte Christmas Wins the Title (Sort of)
Bulls Sign the Energizer Bunny
Random Thoughts on Random Basketball Topics

Celtics Links for Today 8/2

Herald  Grizzlies’ Zach Randolph helping rescued pit bull
Knicks sign free-agent guard Chris Smith
Anthony Davis: From college star to US Olympic sub
US men’s basketball set for familiar Nigerian team
Globe  Doc Rivers to Yahoo!: Blame me, not Rajon Rondo, for Ray Allen leaving
Ex-Laker Barnes out of jail after warrant arrest
Celtics Green  Getting Buckets with Rajon Rondo
The Importance of Team over Superstars

Lots of Love for The Beast

Here is an article I wrote on Celtics Green on December 2, 2009.   I've always said that Perk's value will never be understood from the box scores but in this piece, some numbers do show his contributions.  But his importance to a team goes way beyond the numbers and anyone who has followed him for any amount of time knows that.   Perk is a Beast and there's just no denying it.  I think back to Perk's first 4 seasons in the league and how many articles I wrote about what a great player he was going to be and how I loved the way he played defense. Way back then, I was a lone voice singing Perk's praises. Well, almost a lone voice. The crack staff over at Perkisabeast were also on the Perk bandwagon with me back then. I have been so excited to see all the love that Perk is getting lately. And he deserves every bit of it. Here is just a sampling of what I found just in the last day. First, from Celtics Hub: Kendrick Perkins is leading the league in FG Percentage at 64.3% per game. Let that register for a little bit for a guy who use to be one of the most hesitant shooters on the team, if not the league. The guy has surely come a long way but Perk’s continued progression on the offensive end has been a pleasure to watch, as he firmly establishes himself as one of the premiere big men, not only in the Eastern Conference, but the entire league

Celtics Links for Today 8/1

Herald   New Magic coach Jacque Vaughn shows charisma on first day
Celtics sign Jason Collins, re-sign Keyon Dooling
Globe   Dooling re-signs with Celtics
Celtics Green  Celtics Officially Sign Four Players
Five Years Ago Today, Everything Changed
The Importance of Chemistry
Doc Blames Himself for Ray's Departure