Kendrick Perkins

National Basketball Association center Kendrick Perkins currently plays for the Boston Celtics.

Perkins was drafted right out of high school by the Memphis Grizzlies, 27th overall in the 2003 NBA Draft. He was immediately traded to the Boston Celtics, where he joined the team for 10 games during the 2003-04 season. Perkins re-signed with the Celtics on September 11, 2006 to a multi-year contract.Sportsnet.ca: Kendrick Perkins

Perkins' statistically best season came in the 2007-08 regular season with the Celtics. He started 78 games, playing 1,912 minutes and scoring a total of 542 points.NBA.com: Kendrick Perkins Career Stats and Totals Also in 2008, Perkins joined the Celtics in the NBA Finals, facing the Los Angeles Lakers.

• 2003: Drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies
• 2003: Traded to the Boston Celtics
• 2007: Named a starting center for the Celtics

• Mahalo's Guide to the Boston Celtics
• ESPN.com : Career Stats
  • Height: 6-10
  • Weight: 280 lbs
  • Rookie Year: 2003