Random Thoughts as Perk Wants to Run

I love Perk. Anyone who knows me even in passing knows that. I am one of the few Celtics fans who was on Perk's bandwagon way back in his rookie season. I listened to what he said and realized that he was a humble and honest kid who was anxious to do whatever it took to succeed in the league. I saw the work he was putting in to transform his body from a pudgy high schooler into an NBA behemoth. He won me over and I've been one of his biggest fans ever since. It broke my heart to see him go down in game 6 last season. Yes, it really hurt the Celtics chances to win the title, but also, Perk has worked so hard to get to where he is and for that to happen just before a contract year, it was just so wrong. It's going to be really hard to keep Perk off the court this season. He wants to play. He works so hard. Today's Herald checks in with him and reveals that he is feeling really good. Perkins, still recovering from surgery to repair shredded lig...