History of Kendrick Perkins in Timeline
Kendrick Perkins is a former professional basketball player and current ESPN sports analyst. He entered the NBA directly from high school and played for several teams, including the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New Orleans Pelicans. Perkins won an NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008. He is now known for his commentary and analysis on basketball for ESPN.
November 10, 1984: Kendrick Perkins Born
On November 10, 1984, Kendrick Le'Dale Perkins was born. He would later become a professional basketball player and sports analyst.
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. As a senior, he averaged 27.5 points, 16.4 rebounds, and 7.8 blocked shots per game.
2003: Ranked as Top Prospect
In 2003, Kendrick Perkins was considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, listed as the No. 3 center and the No. 6 player in the nation. He initially committed to Memphis but chose to enter the NBA directly from high school.
2003: Drafted by Memphis Grizzlies and Traded to Boston Celtics
In 2003, Kendrick Perkins was drafted in the first round with the 27th pick of the NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. He was immediately traded along with Marcus Banks to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Troy Bell and Dahntay Jones.
2004: Increased Playing Time and Role as Enforcer
In 2004, Kendrick Perkins received more playing time and became known as one of the tougher players on the Celtics, serving as the team's "enforcer".
2005: Increased Playing Time
After improvements during summer training, in 2005 Perkins earned more playing time from coach Doc Rivers.
2005: Unusual Free Throw Scenario in Playoffs
During the 2005 Eastern Conference first round Game 6 against Indiana, Paul Pierce was ejected but was owed free throws. Indiana's coach chose Perkins, who had not played, to shoot the free throws, Perkins missed both, the Celtics eventually won in overtime.
2006: Starting Center for the Celtics
In 2006, Perkins had some of the best games of his career, repeatedly reaching double figures in points and rebounds and became the undisputed starting center for the Celtics.
September 10, 2007: Birth of his son
On September 10, 2007, Kendrick Perkins' son was born.
2008: Starting Center for NBA Champion Boston Celtics
In 2008, Kendrick Perkins started at center for the NBA champion Boston Celtics.
2008: NBA Championship with the Celtics
In 2008, Kendrick Perkins won the NBA Championship while playing for the Boston Celtics.
July 25, 2009: Marriage to Vanity Alpough
On July 25, 2009, Kendrick Perkins married his longtime girlfriend, Vanity Alpough.
2010: Knee Injury in NBA Finals
In Game 6 of the 2010 NBA Finals, Perkins injured his knee and missed the rest of the game and was inactive for Game 7. He suffered torn MCL and PCL ligaments in his right knee.
January 25, 2011: Return to the Court After Injury
On January 25, 2011, Kendrick Perkins returned to the court after a knee 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.
February 24, 2011: Traded 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 Oklahoma City 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 Four 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 Against Minnesota Timberwolves
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 Against 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 17 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. 10 of his 17 rebounds were offensive boards.
April 17, 2011: Game 1 First Round NBA Playoffs
On April 17, 2011, during Game 1 of the First Round against the Denver Nuggets, Perkins got four points, five rebounds, and one block in a 107–103 win.
April 27, 2011: Game 5 First Round NBA Playoffs
On April 27, 2011, 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: Game 3 Western Conference Semifinals
On May 7, 2011, during Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals, 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 his second son
On October 10, 2011, Kendrick Perkins' second son was born.
December 25, 2011: Start of Lockout-Shortened Season
On December 25, 2011, 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, 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 with Six Assists
On February 14, 2012, 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 Six Blocks
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.
March 5, 2012: Season-High 14 Rebounds
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.
March 18, 2012: Career-High Tying Three Steals
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.
March 25, 2012: Season-High 16 Points
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.
April 13, 2012: Second Double-Double of the Season
On April 13, 2012, 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 of Conference Semifinals
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 Los Angeles Lakers.
June 2, 2012: Game 4 of Conference Finals
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 San Antonio Spurs.
June 17, 2012: First and Only Double-Double of the Playoffs
On June 17, 2012, during Game 3 of the NBA Finals, 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 Tying Six Assists
On November 9, 2012, 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 17 Points
On February 8, 2013, 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 Tying Three Steals
On February 10, 2013, 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 15 Rebounds
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.
October 10, 2013: Posted bond on misdemeanor assault charge
On October 10, 2013, Kendrick Perkins posted a $1,000 bond on a misdemeanor assault charge after allegedly punching a man and a woman following a traffic collision dispute.
December 13, 2013: Season-High Four Assists
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.
January 5, 2014: Season-High 12 Points Against Former Team
On January 5, 2014, 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 12 Rebounds
On January 17, 2014, 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 12 Rebounds Tied
On February 5, 2014, 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: Season-high 17 points against Denver Nuggets
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: Season-high 10 rebounds against Phoenix Suns
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.
February 19, 2015: 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: Signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers
On February 24, 2015, Kendrick Perkins signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers and made his debut later that day, scoring two points in two minutes off the bench in a 102–93 win over the Detroit Pistons.
July 28, 2015: Signed with the New Orleans Pelicans
On July 28, 2015, Kendrick Perkins signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.
October 20, 2015: Birth of his twins
On October 20, 2015, Kendrick Perkins' twin son and daughter were born.
September 25, 2017: Signed 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: Waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers
On October 14, 2017, Kendrick Perkins was waived by the Cavaliers after appearing in three preseason games.
February 9, 2018: Retired from the NBA G League
On February 9, 2018, Kendrick Perkins opted to retire from the NBA G League.
April 11, 2018: Returned 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 with the team.
July 17, 2018: Waived by the Cavaliers
On July 17, 2018, Kendrick Perkins was waived by the Cavaliers.
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