History of Kendrick Perkins in Timeline

Kendrick Perkins is a former professional basketball player who transitioned into a sports analyst role with ESPN after retiring from the NBA. Perkins entered the NBA straight from high school and played center. He is most known for his time with the Boston Celtics, where he won an NBA Championship in 2008. He also played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New Orleans Pelicans during his NBA career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

November 10, 1984: Kendrick Perkins Born

On November 10, 1984, Kendrick Le'Dale Perkins was born. He would become a professional basketball player and sports analyst.

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2003: Graduation from High School

In 2003, Kendrick Perkins graduated from Clifton J. Ozen High School in Beaumont, Texas. During his high school career, he led Ozen High to four consecutive district championships and one state championship. During his senior year, the team only lost one game with a score of 66-54 to Fort Worth Dunbar in the state 4A championship game.

2003: NBA Draft and Trade to Celtics

In 2003, Kendrick Perkins was drafted in the first round as the 27th pick of the NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. He was immediately traded to the Boston Celtics along with Marcus Banks for Troy Bell and Dahntay Jones.

2003: Ranked as No. 6 Player

In 2003, Kendrick Perkins was ranked as the No. 3 center and the No. 6 player in the nation by Rivals.com. He initially committed to Memphis but chose to enter the NBA directly from high school.

2004: Increased Playing Time

During the 2004 season, Kendrick Perkins started receiving more playing time and became known as one of the tougher players on the Celtics.

2005: Increased Playing Time

In 2005, Kendrick Perkins started earning more playing time from coach Doc Rivers, due to improvements during summer training and practice.

2005: Unusual Free Throw Scenario

In 2005, during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round against Indiana, Kendrick Perkins was selected off the bench to shoot crucial free throws after Paul Pierce's ejection. Perkins missed both shots, and the Celtics eventually won in overtime.

2006: Starting Center for the Celtics

In 2006, Kendrick Perkins played some of the best games of his career, consistently reaching double figures in points and rebounds. After Mark Blount's trade, Perkins became the undisputed starting center for the Celtics.

September 10, 2007: Birth of Perkins's son

On September 10, 2007, Kendrick Perkins's son was born.

2008: NBA Champion

In 2008, Kendrick Perkins started at center for the Boston Celtics team that became NBA champions.

July 25, 2009: Perkins marries Vanity Alpough

On July 25, 2009, Kendrick Perkins married his longtime girlfriend, Vanity Alpough.

2010: Knee Injury in NBA Finals

In 2010, during Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Kendrick Perkins injured his knee and missed the rest of the game, including Game 7. According to reports, he suffered torn MCL and PCL ligaments in his right knee.

2010: NBA Finals

Kendrick Perkins reached the NBA Finals in 2010 with the Boston Celtics.

January 25, 2011: Return to the Court

On January 25, 2011, Kendrick Perkins returned to the court after injury, logging 17 minutes off the bench, scoring seven points, six rebounds and three assists in a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He received a standing ovation upon entering the game in the first quarter.

February 24, 2011: Trade to Oklahoma City Thunder

On February 24, 2011, Kendrick Perkins and Nate Robinson were traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Jeff Green and Nenad Krstić.

March 14, 2011: Debut with the Thunder

On March 14, 2011, Kendrick Perkins debuted with the Oklahoma City Thunder, recording six points, nine rebounds, and two assists during 20 minutes of play in a 116–89 win against the Washington Wizards.

March 20, 2011: Season-High Assists

On March 20, 2011, Kendrick Perkins recorded a season-high four assists, along with five points, 12 rebounds, and a steal, in a 95–93 loss to the Toronto Raptors.

March 25, 2011: 13 Points and 3 Steals

On March 25, 2011, Kendrick Perkins recorded 13 points, five rebounds, three steals, and one block while going 6 for 6 from the field in a 111–103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

March 30, 2011: 13 Points vs Phoenix Suns

On March 30, 2011, Kendrick Perkins scored 13 points again, along with three rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block in a 116–98 win over the Phoenix Suns.

April 6, 2011: Season-High Rebounds

On April 6, 2011, Kendrick Perkins grabbed a season-high 17 rebounds, while getting five points and one block in a 112–108 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

April 17, 2011: Game 1 First Round vs Nuggets

On April 17, 2011, during Game 1 of the First Round of the 2011 NBA playoffs, Kendrick Perkins had four points, five rebounds, and one block in a 107–103 win against the Denver Nuggets. With just over a minute to go, Perkins scored a bucket to help the Thunder take the lead.

April 27, 2011: Near Double-Double vs Nuggets

On April 27, 2011, Kendrick Perkins got a near double-double, getting 13 points, nine rebounds and one assist during Game 5 of the First Round in a 100–97 win over the Denver Nuggets.

May 7, 2011: 13 Rebounds vs Grizzlies

On May 7, 2011, during Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals, Kendrick Perkins grabbed 13 rebounds, while also getting six points, one assist, and one steal in a 101–93 overtime loss against the Memphis Grizzlies.

October 10, 2011: Birth of Perkins's second son

On October 10, 2011, Kendrick Perkins's second son was born.

December 25, 2011: Start of Lockout-Shortened Season

On December 25, 2011, Kendrick Perkins started the lockout-shortened season getting six points, four rebounds, one assist, and one block while also going 2 of 2 from the field in a 97–89 win against the Orlando Magic.

February 10, 2012: First Double-Double of the Season

On February 10, 2012, Kendrick 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.

February 14, 2012: Career High Assists

On February 14, 2012, Kendrick Perkins tied his career high with six assists, as well as getting seven rebounds, one steal, one block, and one point in a 111–85 win against the Utah Jazz.

February 20, 2012: Season High Blocks

On February 20, 2012, Kendrick Perkins got five points, 13 rebounds, three assists, and a season-high six blocks in a 101–93 win against the New Orleans Hornets.

March 5, 2012: Season High Rebounds

On March 5, 2012, Kendrick 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.

March 18, 2012: Career High Steals

On March 18, 2012, Kendrick 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.

March 25, 2012: Season High Points

On March 25, 2012, Kendrick 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.

April 13, 2012: Second Double-Double of the Season

On April 13, 2012, Kendrick Perkins got his second double-double of the season, getting 11 points and 11 rebounds in a 115–89 win over the Sacramento Kings.

May 18, 2012: Game 3 Conference Semifinals

On May 18, 2012, during Game 3 of the Conference Semifinals, Kendrick Perkins had six points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal, and four blocks in a 99–96 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers.

June 2, 2012: Game 4 Conference Finals

On June 2, 2012, during Game 4 of the Conference Finals, Kendrick Perkins scored 15 points, while getting nine rebounds, one assist, and one block in a 109–103 win against the San Antonio Spurs.

June 17, 2012: Double-Double in NBA Finals

On June 17, 2012, during Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Kendrick Perkins got his first and only double-double of the playoffs, getting 10 points, 12 rebounds, and a block in a 91–85 loss against the Miami Heat.

November 9, 2012: Career High Assists

On November 9, 2012, Kendrick Perkins dished a career-high tying six assists, and also had nine points, four rebounds, and a steal in a 105–94 win against the Detroit Pistons.

February 8, 2013: Season High Points

On February 8, 2013, Kendrick Perkins scored a season-high 17 points, along with nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and three blocks in a 127–96 win against the Phoenix Suns.

February 10, 2013: Career High Steals

On February 10, 2013, Kendrick Perkins had a career-high tying three steals, as well as four rebounds, two assists, and three blocks in a 97–69 win against the Suns.

March 20, 2013: Season High Rebounds

On March 20, 2013, Kendrick Perkins grabbed a season-high 15 rebounds, and also had an assist in a 90–89 overtime loss against the Memphis Grizzlies.

October 10, 2013: Perkins posts bond on assault charge

On October 10, 2013, Kendrick Perkins posted a $1,000 bond on a misdemeanor assault charge following a dispute after a traffic collision.

December 13, 2013: Season High Assists

On December 13, 2013, Kendrick Perkins dished a season-high four assists, and also had six points and three rebounds in a 122–97 win against the Lakers.

2013: 2013 NBA Playoffs

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. During Game 1 of the Conference Semifinals, Perkins had seven rebounds and three assists in a 93–91 win.

January 5, 2014: Season High Points

On January 5, 2014, Kendrick Perkins scored a season-high 12 points, and also had six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in a 119–96 win against his former team, the Boston Celtics.

January 17, 2014: Season High Rebounds

On January 17, 2014, Kendrick Perkins grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds, and also had six points, two assists and two steals in a 127–121 win against the Golden State Warriors.

February 5, 2014: Season High Rebounds

On February 5, 2014, Kendrick Perkins tied his season-high, getting 12 rebounds, six points, two assists, and one steal in a 106–97 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

November 1, 2014: Perkins scores season-high 17 points

On November 1, 2014, Kendrick Perkins scored a season-high 17 points and had five rebounds in a 102–91 win against the Denver Nuggets.

December 14, 2014: Perkins grabs season-high 10 rebounds

On December 14, 2014, Kendrick Perkins grabbed a season-high 10 rebounds, along with five points, one assist, one steal, and one block in a 112–88 win against the Phoenix Suns.

2014: 2014 NBA Playoffs

In the 2014 NBA playoffs, the Thunder defeated the Grizzlies in the First Round, then the Clippers in the Conference Semifinals, but got eliminated by the Spurs in the Conference Finals. During Game 2 of the Conference Semifinals, Perkins had eight points and nine rebounds in a 112–101 win.

February 19, 2015: Perkins traded to Utah Jazz

On February 19, 2015, Kendrick Perkins was traded to the Utah Jazz in a three-team trade that also involved the Detroit Pistons.

February 24, 2015: Perkins signs with the Cleveland Cavaliers

On February 24, 2015, Kendrick Perkins signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers and debuted the same day, scoring two points in a 102–93 win over the Detroit Pistons.

July 28, 2015: Perkins signs with the New Orleans Pelicans

On July 28, 2015, Kendrick Perkins signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.

October 20, 2015: Birth of Perkins's twins

On October 20, 2015, Kendrick Perkins's twin son and daughter were born.

September 25, 2017: Perkins signs with the Cleveland Cavaliers for a second stint

On September 25, 2017, Kendrick Perkins signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, returning to the franchise for a second stint.

October 14, 2017: Cavaliers waive Perkins

On October 14, 2017, the Cleveland Cavaliers waived Kendrick Perkins after he appeared in three preseason games.

February 9, 2018: Perkins retires from the NBA G League

On February 9, 2018, Kendrick Perkins opted to retire from the NBA G League.

April 11, 2018: Perkins returns to the Cavaliers

On April 11, 2018, Kendrick Perkins returned to the Cavaliers, signing a contract for the remainder of the season and played his first and only game during his second stint, recording 3 points in a loss to the New York Knicks.