Kendrick Perkins wasn’t himself towards the end of last season, and he promised everyone that it’ll be different next year. The goal is to shed 20 pounds after the big man ballooned up to about 285. Judging off this video, Perkins looks really good, like ready to smash some heads. He’s definitely leaner around the waist, and seems to be lighter on his feet. OKC’s defense tailed off a bit last season from the year before, but if Perkins can regain his health and conditioning, we could be looking at the start of a juggernaut. If the video isn’t working, go here.
What do you expect out of Perkins this year?
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