Perk's Shoulder.

Post #1 » by **Celtics_Champs** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:08 am

Wonder how it is. It would suck if it was dislocated and he could not be on the floor/bench when/if we win. He and TA have been here the 2nd longest.

Doc said he does not know how it is.

SonicYouth34 · Post #2 » by **SonicYouth34** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:19 am

He'll be fine, Big Perk is a tough cookie.

gocelts · Post #3 » by **gocelts** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:20 am

ESPN is reporting a "strained" shoulder....keep in mind, had he dislocated it, he would have been wailing in pain....

At the most its a mild seperation and considering ths is the finals with no tomorrow, he'll play.

P2 · Post #4 » by P2 » Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:28 am

Wow, a lot of injuries (PP, Perk, Rondo) and we're still leading this series 3-1.

LarryBrdismyDad · Post #5 » by **LarryBrdismyDad** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:22 am

Perkins said on FSN that its just a strain and that with treatment he will be ready to play on Sunday.

Fencer reregistered · Post #6 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:23 am

SonicYouth34 wrote:He'll be fine, Big Perk is a tough cookie.

Perk is a walking injury report.

Fencer reregistered · Post #7 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:23 am

LarryBrdismyDad wrote:Perkins said on FSN that its just a strain and that with treatment he will be ready to play on Sunday.

Great news.

Fencer reregistered · Post #8 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:24 am

P2 wrote:Wow, a lot of injuries (PP, Perk, Rondo) and we're still leading this series 3-1.

Indeed.

And that should be part of our answer to "Wait 'til next year, when Bynum is back."

TommyPoints · Post #9 » by **TommyPoints** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:29 am

Get some rest guys. Lets close it out quick so you guys can heal up and enjoy it.

Joselo16 · Post #10 » by **Joselo16** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:33 am

Perk will definitely tough it out!

As for the wait till Bynum is back crowd, I think Perk will match up better against those Lakers than these Lakers. That offense will be different but not in a better way the spacing won't be the same as it is now (minus Vlad a 3pt shooter)! Thats a topic for next year though

campybatman · Post #11 » by **campybatman** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:54 am

Joselo16 wrote:As for the wait till Bynum is back crowd, I think Perk will match up better against those Lakers than these Lakers. That offense will be different but not in a better way the spacing won't be the same as it is now (minus Vlad a 3pt shooter)! Thats a topic for next year though

Hasn't Perkins played well against Bynum this season. Granted Perkins isn't Russell and Bynum isn't Chamberlain. Still, if these two young centers can remain players long term with their teams. This will be a nice little match up to look forward to in the coming seasons.

About the Lakers, my question is how much more in salary will Bynum and agent desire in a contract extension. What's Odom's future with one year remaining on his contract? I believe he'll be traded. Fisher isn't getting younger... So, is Farmar their answer at starting point guard for the foreseeable future? Will Bryant exercise his player's option after next season?

In my opinion, Boston's starting five is set without a position to upgrade except at center. But, Perkins is fine and works well as a tandem with Garnett.

dingodile · Post #12 » by **dingodile** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:49 am

It's that same troublesome shoulder that he's had problems with since high school. Unfortunately, it' something that's going to follow him his entire career.

It doesn't sound as if it is especially injured at this time and he'll likely remain effective (in his role) for the remainder of the series though.

JHTruth · Post #13 » by **JHTruth** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:55 am

Perkins is a tough dog. And with a chance to close this thing? He'll be feeling no pain..