Training Camp Preview: Centers 9/29/05

When I think of the Celtics collection of centers, I feel like I’m skipping my way down the yellow brick road with Toto and my red ruby Jordans. Kendrick Perkins needs a new brain (to learn how not to foul out in 8 minutes), Mark Blount needs a heart (no explanation needed there), and Raef could use a new knee, thigh, foot, and on and on. None of these three are perfect, but if each play to their ability the Celtics could very well have one of the best center rotations in the league. Of course that is a HUGE but. And don’t forget “Never in Service” Curtis Borchardt (and yes I stole that Ainge dubbed nickname from Pervis Ellison but it works, doesn’t it?). To say Borchardt has a problem with injuries would be like noting that Mark Blount isn’t exactly a fan favorite.

Today, our man Dan examines the prospects at the center position, and takes a look at the rotation to see if any of these big guys can find the Wizard.

Centers
By Dan

Mark Blount
Positives: Runs the floor very well and executes the pick-and-pop play. Although he doesn