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Kendrick Perkins was selected in the first round of the 2003 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. As a highly touted prospect out of Ozen High School in Beaumont, Texas, Perkins was known for his physicality and defensive prowess. He was a key member of the Grizzlies' young core and went on to have a successful NBA career, winning a championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008.