Perkins Approves of Celtics Signing Shaq
by Greg Payne on Aug 20, 2010 2:02 PM EDT
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PrintRemember when the Celtics signed Shaquille O'Neal a few weeks ago, and various players started weighing in with their reactions? Well, people noticed that Kendrick Perkins was apparently staying mute on the topic, and some speculation arose that he might be slightly put-off with the addition, given the fact that he'll be spending the first half of the season (if not longer), rehabbing from right ACL surgery. Well, apparently, that's not the case. According to Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe, Perk sees Shaq as a 'great pickup'.
He told the Globe Friday afternoon that his goal is to return in late January and said he is fine with the Celtics signing of Shaquille O'Neal to fill his vacant spot at center.
"I thought it was a great pickup for what we got him for," Perkins said by phone from Texas. "Shaq is a Hall of Famer. He can always help us. I think it was a great pickup. I am glad that he is on the team. We just got one goal, and that's just trying to win the ring."
Team president Danny Ainge said last week that Perkins would have to work to regain his starting spot in the lineup when he returned to full health. Perkins said he is not intimidated by that challenge.
"I don't see it threatening me at all," he said. "I gotta work hard. I know I gotta fight to get back to where I was. It's no problem with me. Hard work is not a problem."
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"Hard work is not a problem."
well if that doesn’t sum up what perkins is all about I don’t know what does.
"Take it to the hoop, there's a dance involved." - DJ Tommy
If any player can get back to 100% quickly it is Perk. He has to be one of the hardest workers in the league. And he will EARN his starting spot back too. I love this guy. But no matter what, Perk is all about team and winning. That’s why Danny needs to get his extension done sooner rather than later.
Perk is a BEAST!!
Perk is quickly becoming my favorite Celtic
Quite reminds me of he cheif, can picture him sayin iffy bitty balls
by Warrior Spirit on Aug 20, 2010 2:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Really starting to dislike this self editing iPhone
Itty not iffy
by Warrior Spirit on Aug 20, 2010 3:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
LOL
“iffy bitty balls’ sounds pretty cool anyway!
(or maybe it should be “iffy biffy balls” … ?)
Gotta love Perk
This is why I love him. He has his offensive struggles but he just wants to win and will do whatever we takes.
Get better soon buddy. And stay don’t start smiling now.
by Sheed's Bald Spot on Aug 20, 2010 3:36 PM EDT reply actions
Boy, thank God Perk approves of Shaq signing
Because if he didn’t, then we’d just have to void Shaq’s contract
Perk is da man.
On a team of professionals.
These are not little teen girls caught up in jealousy games with each other.
Saying all the right things...
And saying them because he obviously believes it.
DA’s honesty on the subject and Perk’s humble but resolute response (along with Shaq’s classy press conference and Pierce’s recent words about being a Celtic) makes me feel pretty good about this team’s character.
Perkins, Ainge, Doc... the current Celtics are a pretty sensible bunch of guys.
There are a lot of teams filled with knuckleheads. And some Celtic teams in the past have had their share as well, both players and management. But happily, this group seems pretty level-headed. Even an apparent goof-ball like Glen Davis is mostly just putting it on for laughs.
Good job, Perk!
Glad to hear his recovery is on track.
Soooo...Perk's contract is up at the end of this year, too....
How much do you think he ought to get offered? And for how long?
This is a tough question. At least I think it is….
What else was he gonna say
“I hate that fat mofo, I will kill his hasbeen butt if he thinks he’s staring over me. I will keep a shank in my locker at all times.”
though I don’t think he’d use he word butt.
Really what else is he supposed o do but support his team, and their desire to win in his already screwed contract year?
by Warrior Spirit on Aug 20, 2010 8:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Lol
no that one was all me. Though that feature of the iPhone is quite annoying, and I can’t turn it off, and have no computer at this point so it is what it is. There are times though that the self corrected word changes the whole post. Poop I tell you, Poop.
by Warrior Spirit on Aug 20, 2010 9:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Settings>general>keyboard>turn off auto correction.
by drod400 on Aug 21, 2010 2:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Since you ask, Perkins might have said all sorts of things - if he was another kind of guy.
One, Perkins might have expressed doubt about the trade, “Yeah, maybe this can help us.” Two, he might have slighted Shaq with a back-handed compliment, “Shaq still moves fairly well for a guy in his late 30’s.” Or three, he might have sulked about, and implied that Ainge was disrespecting him by bringing in Shaq.
But he didn’t say or do any of that. Instead, Perkins voiced a strong support for the trade, and was highly positive about Shaq. That’s another reason why we like Perk.
Yes he couldve said any of those things. But my point was he is already screwed in his contract year, and saying any of those things do not help his cause. All he can do is be supportive of decisions and team play, be humble, and Destroy the competition upon return, earning his role back and his contract.
by Warrior Spirit on Aug 20, 2010 9:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't think Perkins is at all worried about his next contract.
I could be wrong, but I don’t believe Perkins is quick to think in terms of how anything helps or hurts him financially. Some guys just don’t fret about such things. They just let the chips fall as they may. (And yeah, I’m speaking from experience.)
I buy that, totally fits his personality.
The prudent thing to do on a mature veteran team is accept all personell, to say something causing jive in the locker room would just not help his cause, contract aside, how bout playing time and mutual respect
by Warrior Spirit on Aug 21, 2010 9:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Agreed.
Besides, as I’m sure his agent has assured him, there is no WAY that Perk doesn’t have a job next year, assuming he comes back healthy.
The only issue is whether it is for 7M or 14M or somewhere in between and for how long. No matter what, he’ll have a job and he’ll be rich man. What is there to stress and worry about?
Duh
What’s he supposed to say? “I think Shaq’s too old and he’s just gonna become a sideshow. Danny doesn’t know what he’s doing.”
Only one way to see it
It’s really refreshing that Perkins feels good about Shaq joining the squad, having Shaq and Jermaine around can give Perk an easy mind knowing that his position is in good hands. Upon his return, it can only be beneficial that he earns his spot back. Shaq will definitely provide a different insight on Perk’s inside game, both his offensive options and rebounding on both ends of the floor. Shaq’s multiple achievements over his career have been well deserved and will be as asset in teaching the younger, coachable Perkins. With both Jermaine and Shaquille, Perkins will be able to practice with guys that are bigger, heavier, faster, and more experienced in the paint. As far as his contract being up at the end of the year, being resigned I don’t think will but up for much debate. The combination of KG, Shaq, Jermaine, Perk is arguably the most dominant offense and defense in the paint. Perkins, with a full recovery will definitely continue to be a building block for a new Celtics era to draw in fresh legged players when the Big Three decide to bow out.
Glad to here Perk has no problem with the signing of Shaq.
Shows he is putting team 1st ..ahead of his own self interests.
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