7 Defining Moments in the Life of Kendrick Perkins
Basketball player,Sports analyst
Also known as: Perk, Big Perk
Born: 1984-11-10 (US·Texas·Beaumont)
Age:40
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