7 Defining Moments in the Life of Kendrick Perkins

Kendrick Perkins is a retired American professional basketball player and current sports analyst, widely known for his time in the NBA as a center and his outspoken commentary.

2003-06-26

2003-06-26

Drafted to NBA

Selected 27th overall in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies but was immediately traded to the Boston Celtics.

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sports

2008-06-17

2008-06-17

NBA Championship Win

Won an NBA championship as a key player with the Boston Celtics, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals.

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sports

2011-02-24

2011-02-24

Traded to Thunder

Traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder from the Boston Celtics, marking a significant shift in his career.

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sports

2012-06-21

2012-06-21

NBA Finals with Thunder

Played in the 2012 NBA Finals with the Oklahoma City Thunder but lost to the Miami Heat.

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sports

2015-02-24

2015-02-24

Signed with Cleveland Cavaliers

Signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, aiming to provide additional depth for their playoff run.

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sports

2018-10-15

2018-10-15

Retirement from NBA

Officially retired from professional basketball after 15 years in the NBA.

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life

2019-04-01

2019-04-01

Debut as ESPN Analyst

Joined ESPN as an NBA analyst, known for his candid and sometimes controversial takes.

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career

Photos

Photos

Kendrick Perkins dunk

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