Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins, back left, blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith, back right, as Celtics guard Ray Allen, front, looks on in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 9 months ago

Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins, back left, blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith, back right, as Celtics guard Ray Allen, front, looks on in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009.

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  1. Miami Heat's Mario Chalmers, right, tries to get the ball from Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo during second-half NBA basketball action in Miami, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. The Celtics won 92-85.
  2. BOSTON - NOVEMBER 20: Marquis Daniels #7 of the Boston Celtics shoots a layup during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 20, 2009 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
  3. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 03: Rodney Carney #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives against Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics at the Wachovia Center on November 3, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  4. BOSTON - NOVEMBER 01: Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics celebrates a three point shot in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Hornets at the TD Garden on November 1, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeated the Hornets 97-87.
  5. BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 28: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics goes to the basket during a game against the Charlotte Bobcats at the TD Banknorth Garden on October 28, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  6. CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 27: Mo Williams #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the season opener against the Boston Celtics at Quicken Loans Arena on October 27, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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  1. Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, right, and teammate Ray Allen watch the video display on the scoreboard during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls in their NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The Celtics beat the Bulls 118-90.
  2. Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen, left, and Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich battle for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. Allen had 20 points in the Celtics' 118-90 win.
  3. Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce celebrates after hitting a three-pointer against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. Pierce had 22 points in the Celtics' 118-90 win.
  4. Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (front) drives to the basket past Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (top L), Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace (top C) and Bobcats guard D.J. Augustin (R) in the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts October 28, 2009.
  5. Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett gestures towards the crowd as he takes the court for the Celtics home opener, NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston, Massachusetts October 28, 2009.
  6. Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett gestures as he takes the court for the Celtics' home opener NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston, Massachusetts October 28, 2009.
  7. Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen, center, listens to guard Rajon Rondo, right, with teammate Kendrick Perkins, left, during NBA basketball training camp at Salve Regina University in Newport, R.I., Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009.
  8. Boston Celtics' Kendrick Perkins, right, congratulates Paul Pierce (34) during a timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Boston, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. The Celtics beat the 76ers 113-110.
  9. Boston Celtics' Kendrick Perkins reaches for a loose ball after a turnover by Philadelphia 76ers' Willie Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.
  10. Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins slam dunks the ball against the Golden State Warriors in second quarter action during their NBA Basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts November 18, 2009.
  11. Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins slam dunks the ball against the Golden State Warriors in second quarter action during their NBA Basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts November 18, 2009.
  12. Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins, right, has his shot blocked by Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. Indiana won 113-104.
  13. Chris Andersen of Denver Nuggets possesses the ball in an NBA friendly in Taipei on October 8, 2009, in the first-ever National Basketball Association game played in Taiwan. The Pacers beat the Nuggets 126-104.
  14. Joey Graham (R) of Denver Nuggets tries to block Dahntay Jones of Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly in Taipei on October 8, 2009 in the first-ever National Basketball Association game played in Taiwan. The Pacers beat the Nuggets 126-104.
  15. Indiana Pacers' A.J. Price (front) tries to pass Denver Nuggets' Chris Andersen during the fourth quarter of their NBA exhibition game in Taipei October 8, 2009.
  16. Indiana Pacers' Josh McRoberts (R) is fouled by Denver Nuggets' J.R. Smith during the third quarter of their NBA exhibition game in Taipei October 8, 2009.

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