During the 2014–15 NBA season, Perkins was playing bench minutes, as Steven Adams replaced him. Perkins was born in Nederland, Texas[1] and graduated from Clifton J. Ozen High School in Beaumont, Texas, in 2003. [27] The team defeated the Spurs in six games. When you have bigger goals, you tend to reach smaller goals. After marked improvements during summer training and practice, Perkins earned more playing time from coach Doc Rivers during the 2005–06 season. Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Perkins was listed as the No. [51] On November 6, he was ruled out for three months with a right pectoral injury. The 2011–12 NBA season was shortened due to the collective bargaining agreement resulting in a lockout. [28] The Thunder couldn't get past the Heat, as they were eliminated in five games. On July 28, 2015, Perkins signed with the New Orleans Pelicans. [34] Perkins averaged 2.2 points and 3.7 rebounds per game in the playoffs. On April 17, 2011, during Game 1 of the First Round, Perkins got four points, five rebounds, and one block in a 107–103 win against the Denver Nuggets. 6 player in the nation in 2003. On March 1, he signed a multi-year extension with the Thunder.
[54] On October 14, 2017, he was waived by the Cavaliers after appearing in three preseason games. They moved on to the Conference Finals where they versed the San Antonio Spurs. He played some of the best games of his career in 2006, repeatedly reaching double figures in points and rebounds. The London-born star moved to the US in the 80s but decided to move to Spain in the noughties, and was living near Alicante with his wife at the time of his death. [2] He had originally committed to Memphis, but opted instead to make the jump to the NBA straight out of high school.
[8] On March 20, 2011, Perkins got a season-high four assists, along with five points, 12 rebounds, and a steal, in a 95–93 loss to the Toronto Raptors. [53], On September 25, 2017, Perkins signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, returning to the franchise for a second stint. [25] The team ended up sweeping the Mavericks in four games. Kendrick Le'Dale Perkins (born November 10, 1984) is an American former professional basketball center. [35] On December 13, 2013, Perkins dished a season-high four assists, and also had six points and three rebounds in a 122–97 win against the Lakers. [16] Perkins made it on the 2012 NBA All-Star ballot, placing 6th out of the centers in the Western Conference. He wrote: ‘It’s with the heaviest of hearts that I share with you that Lee Kerslake, my friend of 55 years and the best drummer I ever played with, lost his battle with cancer at 03.30 this morning. [4], During the 2004–05 season, Perkins received more playing time than he did his rookie season, and became known as one of the tougher players on the Celtics. [26] The Thunder ended up defeating the Lakers in five games. To start the 2012 NBA Playoffs, they versed the Dallas Mavericks in the First Round. According to the Los Angeles Times, he suffered torn MCL and PCL ligaments in his right knee. In just under 16 minutes of action as a starter, he recorded 10 points on 5-of-5 shooting and 4 rebounds. [21] On March 18, 2012, Perkins got six points, six rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a career-high tying three steals in a 111–95 win against the Portland Trail Blazers.
13 NBA Player of the Month. Paul Pierce was ejected but Pierce was owed free throws because he had been fouled before the ejection. ‘He died peacefully, praise The Lord, but he will be terribly missed. [52] He returned to the Pelicans' line-up on December 11, but did not play against the Washington Wizards. Perkins is now an NBA analyst for ESPN and other networks. [65], Grizzlies Trade Draft Rights to 13th & 27th Overall Selections to the Celtics for BC's Troy Bell and Duke's Dahntay Jones, Thunder sign newcomer Kendrick Perkins to extension, "Thunder's Kendrick Perkins to miss 2-3 weeks with knee injury", "Kevin Durant springs for 32, Kendrick Perkins debuts as Thunder wallop Wizards", "Thunder set franchise mark, get 50th win of season", "Kevin Durant scores 29 points to lead Thunder past Clippers", "Thunder hold Dwight Howard to 11 points in win over Magic", "2012 NBA All-Star balloting second returns announced", "Thunder rally past Mavericks for 13th straight win at home", "Kevin Durant leads Thunder to big victory over Heat", "Kevin Durant, Thunder have no trouble beating Kings", "Russell Westbrook's 29 points help Thunder eke out another win over Mavericks", "Kobe, Lakers rebound with comeback win vs. Thunder in Game 3", "Oklahoma City Thunder power past San Antonio Spurs 109-103", "Tony Parker, Spurs top Thunder at buzzer", "Oklahoma City Thunder: Kendrick Perkins, OKC's defensive anchor, shows he can score", "Marc Gasol tip-in pushes Grizzlies by Thunder in OT", "Kevin Durant, Thunder knock off Grizzlies in Game 1", "OKC Thunder notebook: Kendrick Perkins explains his national anthem absence", "Oklahoma City Thunder: Kendrick Perkins still gets fired up to play his old team the Boston Celtics", "Russell Westbrook scores 40 as Thunder knot up series with Spurs", "OKC's Kendrick Perkins on playing time: 'Ain't gonna lie, I'm nervous, "OKC Thunder: Kendrick Perkins' brief offensive explosion highlights wild Thunder win", "Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant key win over Suns as OKC extends run", "Utah sends Kanter and Novak to Oklahoma City; Detroit also part of deal", "Love hits 8 3-pointers, Cavaliers beat Pistons 102-93", "NBA MVP Curry scores 40 points, Warriors win opener", Sources: Pelicans’ Kendrick Perkins to miss three months with pectoral injury, Kendrick Perkins returns to Pelicans' lineup, "Cleveland Cavaliers announce 2017 training camp roster, bring 19 players", "Cavaliers Waive Kendrick Perkins and Isaac Hamilton", "Sources: Free-agent center Kendrick Perkins to join Cavaliers' G League team", "Cavaliers Sign Kendrick Perkins for the Remainder of the Season", "Ex-Celtic Kendrick Perkins fast becoming star NBA analyst – now for ESPN only", "Vanity Alpough Perkins is NBA Player Kendrick Perkins' Wife", Furniture mover to Tall Blacks for Canterbury's Ethan Rusbatch, Perkins facing assault charges for allegedly punching a woman, USA Today: Kendrick Perkins learns basketball from Scott Brooks, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kendrick_Perkins&oldid=985257965, National Basketball Association high school draftees, Parade High School All-Americans (boys' basketball), Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 24 October 2020, at 22:24.
[58] The Cavaliers made it to the 2018 NBA Finals, where they lost 4–0 to the Golden State Warriors. 3 center and the No. Kendrick Le'Dale Perkins (born November 10, 1984) is an American former professional basketball center.He entered the NBA directly from high school and played for the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New Orleans Pelicans, winning the NBA Championship in 2008 with the Celtics. ... Snoop Dogg gets Kobe Bryant tribute tattoo as LA Lakers win NBA Finals 2020. Lesser Known Facts. According to The Oklahoman, Perkins said this in response to his performance: "I'm just going to keep working. In the 2013 NBA playoffs, the Thunder defeated the Houston Rockets in the First Round, but were defeated by the Grizzlies in the Conference Semifinals. ‘Ken has gone but he will never be forgotten and will always be in our hearts. As well as Uriah, he played with bands including Blackfoot, Weed, Head Machine and The Gods. Hensley appeared on 13 albums with Uriah Heep, as well numerous live albums and a compilation, and released 12 solo records, as well as one live album and five compilations. On February 20, 2012, Perkins got five points, 13 rebounds, three assists, and a season-high six blocks in a 101–93 win against the New Orleans Hornets. [45], On February 19, 2015, Perkins was traded to the Utah Jazz in a three-team trade that also involved the Detroit Pistons. [11] On April 6, 2011, Perkins grabbed a season-high 17 rebounds, while getting five points and one block in a 112–108 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. He logged his first double-double of the season with 13 points, 12 rebounds and 1 blocked shot while shooting 6 for 7 from the field in 33 minutes. This was later figured out as an offensive goaltending call. [20] On March 5, 2012, Perkins grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds, while also getting seven points, one assist, one steal, and one block in a 95–91 win against the Dallas Mavericks. [32] On March 20, 2013 Perkins grabbed a season-high 15 rebounds, and also had an assist in a 90–89 overtime loss against the Memphis Grizzlies.[33]. Uriah Heep star Ken Hensley has died aged 75. On June 2, 2012, during Game 4 of the Conference Finals, Perkins scored 15 points, while getting nine rebounds, one assist, and one block in a 109–103 win against the Spurs. After his senior season in 2003, Perkins was selected to the McDonald's All-American Game. On May 18, 2012, during Game 3 of the Conference Semifinals, Perkins had six points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal, and four blocks in a 99–96 loss against the Lakers. [41] Perkins averaged 3.2 points and 5.4 rebounds throughout the playoffs. On February 24, 2011, Perkins and Nate Robinson were traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Jeff Green and Nenad Krstić. [46] He was subsequently waived by the Jazz two days later.[47]. [61] His son was born on September 10, 2007. [22] On March 25, 2012, Perkins scored a season-high 16 points, while also getting six rebounds, two assists, and one steal in a 103–87 win against the Miami Heat. 5 NBA Rookie of the Month. 1 All-Rookie Team Perkins is now an NBA analyst for ESPN and other networks. He wrote or co-wrote the majority of Uriah Heep’s songs during his time in the band, including the hits Lady In Black, Easy Livin’, Stealin’ and Look At Yourself. During Game 2 of the First Round, Perkins scored 13 points, six rebounds, and a block in a 102–99 win against the Mavericks. Uriah Keep star Ken Hensley has died aged 75, his brother confirmed.
During Game 2 of the Conference Semifinals, Perkins had eight points and nine rebounds in a 112–101 win. [13] With just over a minute to go, Perkins scored a bucket to help the Thunder take the lead. Averaging 27.5 points, 16.4 rebounds and 7.8 blocked shots a game as a senior, he led Ozen to a 33–1 record, with the only loss being a 66–54 setback to Fort Worth Dunbar in the state 4A championship game. ‘We are all devastated by this tragic and incredibly unexpected loss and ask that you please give us some space and time to come to terms with it. He was inactive for Game 7, in which the Celtics fell to the Los Angeles Lakers. This was Perkins's third trip to the NBA Finals. Our guys want to go a little further than just being division champs."[12]. [17] On February 10, 2012, Perkins got his first double-double of the season, getting 10 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and one block in a 101–87 win against the Utah Jazz.