Perk's Offense Improving

by Jeff Clark on Dec 4, 2008 1:32 PM EST in Boston Celtics News & Links

One undersold story of the year thus far has been the gradual but consistently improving offensive game for Kendrick Perkins. My first thought was that he must have put in some extra work with Clifford Ray. However, this article reminds us that he didn't have much of a summer to work on anything.

Despite undergoing off-season shoulder surgery that cost him nearly the entire summer, Perkins has been as effective and passionate on defense as ever. He has slowly added a nifty offensive move or two as well.

“I didn’t get to really have the off-season the way I wanted,” he said. “With the month of October, I had to hurry up and jam it in all in one. I was trying to work on my game and get better. I am still trying to improve.”

If Perkins keeps improving his offensive game, he'll be an even bigger bargain than he already is (at just over $4M a year - unheard of for a talented big man).

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Just a thought...

Wouldn’t “Perkins Gets Offensive” be more a propos?

by Michael Anthony on Dec 4, 2008 2:43 PM EST reply actions

yeah, but it seemed too obvious ;)

by Jeff Clark on Dec 4, 2008 2:49 PM EST up reply actions

perk is still slow to unwind on o but so what. when everything else is clicking, he’s only going to get better. we need him desperately on d and that will always be where his value lies. and watch those moving pics.

by nazzbo on Dec 4, 2008 3:07 PM EST reply actions

What's a smile worth?

“Slow Gather” Krep still bounces the ball on the floor before going up with the wind up slam or shot. He also has not mastered the screen as he either sticks his hip out or moves his feet. Other than that I give the guy and A+ for effort, and A+ for keeping his body in shape since the early days of his rookie season. I wish he had a face up shot as opposed to always getting the ball and immediately turning his back to the basket. His outlet passes are the best in the league in my opinion. I am just really glad we stuck with him and he earned all he has. The temper part and technicals do not bother me.

My question is: How many millions do you have to make before you smile more than once a season? Viva la Krep and Viva la Ram it Low

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Dec 4, 2008 3:40 PM EST reply actions