Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins, who had offseason surgery on his left shoulder, won’t particpate in scrimmages while the team conducts training camp this week at Salve Regina University in Newport.
Perkins was on hand during the first day of the camp Tuesday, but he watched primarily from the sidelines. Taking his place with the starting team was Patrick O’Bryant, who is entering his third season in the NBA after two years with the Golden State Warriors.
“He’s the only choice, when you think about it,” coach Doc Rivers said. “He’s the only other tall guy, and (playing with the starters) is never a bad thing, and probably a benefit for him.”
Perkins, who averaged about six points per game in the regular season and the playoffs, said he’s looking to play in the third preseason game. Bryant, a 7-footer out of Bradley University, has averaged less than two points and two rebounds per game in about five minutes per game with the Warriors.
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