Celtics owner confirms Kendrick Perkins wasn’t invited to 2024 championship parade
Awful AnnouncingThursday, July 3, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM
Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck made it clear that former player Kendrick Perkins wasn’t on the guest list for the team’s 2024 championship parade. Perkins, who played for the Celtics from 2003 to 2011 and won a title with them in 2008, has been openly critical of the organization in recent years as an ESPN analyst. Grousbeck didn’t mince words—this wasn’t an oversight; it was intentional.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about a snub—it’s a public airing of bad blood between a franchise and one of its former players. Perkins has been vocal about his opinions on the Celtics, and now the team is firing back in a very visible way. It’s a reminder that sports loyalty cuts both ways, and past contributions don’t always guarantee a warm welcome later. For fans, it’s juicy drama; for players, it’s a cautionary tale about how bridges can burn in professional sports.
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