25-year old Kendrick Perkins has really stepped up for the Celtics this season. He has played in 52 games (all starts) for the Celtics this season and he is averaging 28.6 minutes, 11.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 1.9 blocked shots per game. Perkins is shooting an outstanding 61% from the floor this season. Perkins has now played in 416 games (302 starts) in his seven years with the Celtics and he is averaging 22.0 minutes, 6.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 1.4 blocked shots per game. The Celtics will gradually give Perkins more responsibility as the rest of the team continues to get older.