It has been a while since Celtics fans have seen Kendrick Perkins, lace up his sneakers to play basketball. In fact, the last anyone saw of him playing was in Game Six of the 2010 NBA Finals, where he was injured early on. Let's just say I'm a little more than ecstatic to see Perkins back in the line-up.In his first game back, Perkins put up a respectable seven points and six rebounds in seventeen minutes of play. Not too bad at all for a guy who hasn't played a game of basketball in eight-ish months. He also shot 60% from the field.
Even though the Celtics were playing the lowly Cavaliers, I can't help but get excited for the second half of this season. The Celtics were playing like a well-oiled machine before Perkins' return, and having him back is like adding a shiny new gear. Remember, the Celtics lost the final two games of the Finals without Perkins. He is another big man who can obviously dominate the boards and on defense, but also help spread out playing time for the bigger guys. The corps of Perkins, Semih Erden, the O'Neals, KG, and Glen Davis is a solid rotation of guys to spread the wealth in the four and five spots. Add an improving Luke Harangody to that list and you may have the best group of big guys in the league. And as the old adage goes, rebounds win championships.
Perkins still is a long way away from tip-top shape and a starting position, but he has to take baby steps. However, his return (and, hopefully, his subsequent play) is just another bright spot in the Celtics 2010-2011 season.
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