Perkins Dubs Davis Key to Replacing Him

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LOS ANGELES -- At 25, Kendrick Perkins is just one year older than Glen Davis. But, when it comes to looking older, Perkins does have a bit of a Greg Oden syndrome. And the Boston center has been battling in the paint for seven NBA seasons, sure to add years to anybody.



So when Perkins learned he wouldn't be able to play in Thursday's Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Lakers due to a knee injury, one of the first things he did was mentor Davis, a reserve big man who seems a lot younger than his years. It's no wonder his nickname is "Big Baby.''



"I've been talking to Baby all day (Wednesday), throughout the film session,'' Perkins said shortly after he learned Wednesday morning he had suffered torn medial and posterior cruciate ligaments when he landed awkwardly on his right leg and was done for the night midway through the first quarter of Tuesday's Game 6. "I told him he's the most important guy right now, just with his young legs, his finishing around the basket, his defense. I think he's the key. Rasheed (Wallace) obviously is going to play a huge role. But I told Baby if he gets 11 rebounds (Thursday), we have a pretty good shot of winning the game.''

 

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