Since entering the NBA in 2003, Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins has been known for his hustle, his defensive smarts, his willingness to cover a multitude of defensive sins on the interior, and a wee bit of girth. Perk looked a little doughier in 2010-11 because he was unable to condition his body as usual following a knee ligament tear suffered in the 2010 Finals. With the five-month lockout lopping off the typical training camp and preseason, not to mention two months' worth of games, there was ample time for Perkins to balloon up even farther as the hours wiled away.
Kendrick Perkins drops 32 pounds, bucking the lockout trend - Ball Don't Lie - NBA Blog - Yahoo! Sports
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