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From Henry Abbot at ESPN's NBA TrueHoop Blog:

This time of year, agents are busy telling the media how good this or that obscure prospect is. It's smart to be skeptical. But this one is slightly different: It's a big claim, and he's backing it up. Agent Bernie Lee writes. " I have a client playing in Israel with Maccabi Haifa, Doron Perkins. Obviously every NBA situation is different and has different factors that lead to who signs where ... but I'm comfortable in saying that if he isn't an NBA player then I dont think I've ever seen one." Wow. Doron Perkins, sure-fire NBA player. Bold call! I specifically asked Lee if he was OK being quoted making that claim on the record, and he said yes. But here's the coolest part: Tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 pm Eastern time Maccabi Haifa play Maccabi Tel Aviv for the Israeli Championship. The game can be viewed live, at a pretty high quality, at this link." And that's where I like the story. No idea about this player. But laying it out there that he'll be great in an upcoming game ... it's bold. If anybody has the urge to really watch and critique that game, I'd be interested.

Doron Perkins Great Season recognized in All-BSL team

My Recent Posts · 05/20/09

1stRodeo wrote:

Doron Perkins Great Season recognized in All-BSL team

well here's that link ...

All-BSL Team:

Doron Perkins (188-G-83, college: Santa Clara) (Maccabi Haifa Heat)
Probably the most versatile player ever to play in the basketball gyms in Israel. 15.8 ppg, 5.3 rpb, 5.6 apg and 3.0 spg. In the play-off series he led his team in these four categories in addition to blocks per game. Don't forget that on top of being an amazing offensive player he's also a good stopper on the defensive end which makes him the perfect package. Without a doubt a Euroleague level player that somehow fell to the hands of Haifa, and hopefully will stay in Israel the next season as well.

well it maybe your 1st Rodeo ... but obviously not Doron's ... I remember the quote from Kurt Rambis (coaching the Laker's summer league team) saying how Doron (basically a roster filler) was better at that moment for the Triangle offense that their recently signed Jason Farmar ...

My Recent Posts · 05/20/09

bronco66 wrote:
I remember the quote from Kurt Rambis (coaching the Laker's summer league team) saying how Doron (basically a roster filler) was better at that moment for the Triangle offense that their recently signed Jason Farmar ...

Damn. Never heard that quote. Farmar is a solid guard. Well, of course I knew Doron was/is too, but still. High praise.

My Recent Posts · 05/21/09

BroncoFan wrote:

bronco66 wrote:
I remember the quote from Kurt Rambis (coaching the Laker's summer league team) saying how Doron (basically a roster filler) was better at that moment for the Triangle offense that their recently signed Jason Farmar ...

Damn. Never heard that quote.

but here's one

from http://www.clublakers.com/spl-wrap-up-approaching-training-camp-783.html

Doron Perkins
Perkins played excellent defense throughout the [2006] SPL, prompting Kurt Rambis to call him a "nasty defender."

also some history

via a SPURS forum site SPURSreport.com

Perkins caught the attention of Lakers, Spurs and Wizards

http://www.adn.com/sports/story/7918018p-7811521c.html

By VAN WILLIAMS
Anchorage Daily News

Published: June 30, 2006
Last Modified: June 30, 2006 at 02:46 AM

After enjoying a solid two-year stint at Santa Clara University and winning MVP honors in his only season in the Japanese Basketball League, Doron Perkins of Anchorage is poised for the next chapter in his career.

Perkins, 23, has accepted an invitation to play for the Los Angles Lakers in the Southern California Summer Pro League in Long Beach, he said Thursday.

Playing for the Lakers summer-league team doesn't guarantee Perkins a spot on the team's NBA roster, he said. But the opportunity will bring him closer to reaching the world's greatest basketball stage and fulfilling a dream of playing in the same backcourt as his favorite player, Kobe Bryant.

"I'm not getting paid, but I am getting a chance to play with the Lakers," Perkins said by cell phone. "It's an opportunity to show I can play at that level."

Perkins will report to the Lakers on Wednesday for three days of orientation and practice. His first game is July 8 against the Memphis Grizzlies.

The summer pro league is made up of 18 teams, including five from the NBA -- the Lakers, Memphis, Toronto, Miami and Dallas. Teams play up to 10 games in 13 days.

Perkins, a 6-foot-3, 212-pounder, is a combo guard who feels most comfortable at the point, he said. That's where he played at Bartlett High (earning all-conference honors as a senior in 2001) and Southwestern Oregon Community College (earning two league MVPs) before arriving at Santa Clara in 2003. There, he played small forward because Kyle Bailey of Fairbanks was the point guard.

After college, Perkins signed a contract with the Toyota Alvark of Japan and had the finest season of his career. He was named the league's Player of the Year, Guard of the Year, Import Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.

More importantly, he helped Toyota Alvark go 24-5 and win the Super League title. In the championship game, Perkins delivered 19 points, 11 rebounds and six assists in a 77-66 win.

"I haven't won a championship since YMCA," he cracked.

The success Perkins had overseas caught the attention of NBA teams such as the Lakers, San Antonio Spurs and Washington Wizards, his agent told him. That's how he got invited to compete with the Lakers in the summer pro league.

Which was perfect; Perkins grew up wishing he could be the next Magic Johnson.

"It's always been his dream," said his mom, Cathy Floyd of Anchorage, who remembers kneeling to play one-on-one games with her 4-year-old son in the living room. "He feels like he can go all the way."

Perkins will have his hands full. The Lakers' summer-league roster will likely include this year's first-round draft pick Jordan Farmar, the former UCLA point guard.

"I'm sure he'll be there," Perkins said. "I'll have to be ready."

Before inking a deal to play in Japan last year, Perkins participated in a pre-draft workout for the Lakers. He showed off the vertical leap (39 inches), wingspan (6-foot-8) and his mobility that made him one of the top defenders in the West Coast Conference.

He thought he might get drafted, but his name was never called. Soon he was making plans to go to Japan.

Now Perkins is back in California, hoping to land a permanent spot with the Lakers.

And although there are no promises he'll make the NBA, Perkins has already shown a knack for overcoming long odds.

• He broke his leg his senior season at Bartlett.

• He made a successful jump from junior college to Division I.

• He excelled in his first season of pro ball overseas.

"It's been a long process," Perkins said. "I wasn't the greatest player in high school, but I kept working hard. Every time I'd move up a different level, I kept reminding myself that I could play with anybody.

"It's all about confidence, which is the most important factor playing with an NBA team."

My Recent Posts · 05/22/09

Given Doron's age, I don't see him getting into the NBA but if he could make it to one of the big European leagues such as Spain or Italy, he would probably do pretty well financially and have a lot of fun playing against high level competition in front of big crowds. He always seemed like a great kid so nice to see him enjoying some success.

My Recent Posts · 08/13/09

Doron played a total of 2 minutes in summer league for the Cavaliers this summer. Not impressive. I then read that he was going to Russia to play for the Russian Olympic team! Then I read that wasn't true and was only a rumor from the beginning. What is up with this guy and where is he going this season? Definitely not NBA or Russia.

My Recent Posts · 08/17/09

but it wasn't in the media. He made the remark in a group that included several Broncos--Farmar was a first-round pick under contract and Doron was hoping to catch on somewhere as a free agent. The team was committed to Farmar no matter what. Bronco 66 is correct.

My Recent Posts · 08/18/09

Here's his wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doron_Perkins

It's a bit confusing but it looks like he has potentially been MVP of 3 different basketball leagues (Japan, Belgium, Israel). Not sure that's correct but regardless he's had some good success so I'm sure he'll be playing somewhere overseas this year.

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Posts: 125 05/20/09 11:04:01	Tags : None From Henry Abbot at ESPN's NBA TrueHoop Blog: This time of year, agents are busy telling the media how good this or that obscure prospect is. It's smart to be skeptical. But this one is slightly different: It's a big claim, and he's backing it up. Agent Bernie Lee writes. " I have a client playing in Israel with Maccabi Haifa, Doron Perkins. Obviously every NBA situation is different and has different factors that lead to who signs where ... but I'm comfortable in saying that if he isn't an NBA player then I dont think I've ever seen one." Wow. Doron Perkins, sure-fire NBA player. Bold call! I specifically asked Lee if he was OK being quoted making that claim on the record, and he said yes. But here's the coolest part: Tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 pm Eastern time Maccabi Haifa play Maccabi Tel Aviv for the Israeli Championship. The game can be viewed live, at a pretty high quality, at this link." And that's where I like the story. No idea about this player. But laying it out there that he'll be great in an upcoming game ... it's bold. If anybody has the urge to really watch and critique that game, I'd be interested. Doron Perkins Great Season recognized in All-BSL team
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Posts: 1483 05/20/09 13:55:10 Moderator	1stRodeo wrote: Doron Perkins Great Season recognized in All-BSL team well here's that link ... All-BSL Team: Doron Perkins (188-G-83, college: Santa Clara) (Maccabi Haifa Heat) Probably the most versatile player ever to play in the basketball gyms in Israel. 15.8 ppg, 5.3 rpb, 5.6 apg and 3.0 spg. In the play-off series he led his team in these four categories in addition to blocks per game. Don't forget that on top of being an amazing offensive player he's also a good stopper on the defensive end which makes him the perfect package. Without a doubt a Euroleague level player that somehow fell to the hands of Haifa, and hopefully will stay in Israel the next season as well. well it maybe your 1st Rodeo ... but obviously not Doron's ... I remember the quote from Kurt Rambis (coaching the Laker's summer league team) saying how Doron (basically a roster filler) was better at that moment for the Triangle offense that their recently signed Jason Farmar ...
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Posts: 139 05/20/09 17:57:09	bronco66 wrote: I remember the quote from Kurt Rambis (coaching the Laker's summer league team) saying how Doron (basically a roster filler) was better at that moment for the Triangle offense that their recently signed Jason Farmar ... Damn. Never heard that quote. Farmar is a solid guard. Well, of course I knew Doron was/is too, but still. High praise.
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Posts: 1485 05/21/09 08:14:59 Moderator	BroncoFan wrote: bronco66 wrote: I remember the quote from Kurt Rambis (coaching the Laker's summer league team) saying how Doron (basically a roster filler) was better at that moment for the Triangle offense that their recently signed Jason Farmar ... Damn. Never heard that quote. but here's one from http://www.clublakers.com/spl-wrap-up-approaching-training-camp-783.html Doron Perkins Perkins played excellent defense throughout the [2006] SPL, prompting Kurt Rambis to call him a "nasty defender." also some history via a SPURS forum site SPURSreport.com Perkins caught the attention of Lakers, Spurs and Wizards http://www.adn.com/sports/story/7918018p-7811521c.html By VAN WILLIAMS Anchorage Daily News Published: June 30, 2006 Last Modified: June 30, 2006 at 02:46 AM After enjoying a solid two-year stint at Santa Clara University and winning MVP honors in his only season in the Japanese Basketball League, Doron Perkins of Anchorage is poised for the next chapter in his career. Perkins, 23, has accepted an invitation to play for the Los Angles Lakers in the Southern California Summer Pro League in Long Beach, he said Thursday. Playing for the Lakers summer-league team doesn't guarantee Perkins a spot on the team's NBA roster, he said. But the opportunity will bring him closer to reaching the world's greatest basketball stage and fulfilling a dream of playing in the same backcourt as his favorite player, Kobe Bryant. "I'm not getting paid, but I am getting a chance to play with the Lakers," Perkins said by cell phone. "It's an opportunity to show I can play at that level." Perkins will report to the Lakers on Wednesday for three days of orientation and practice. His first game is July 8 against the Memphis Grizzlies. The summer pro league is made up of 18 teams, including five from the NBA -- the Lakers, Memphis, Toronto, Miami and Dallas. Teams play up to 10 games in 13 days. Perkins, a 6-foot-3, 212-pounder, is a combo guard who feels most comfortable at the point, he said. That's where he played at Bartlett High (earning all-conference honors as a senior in 2001) and Southwestern Oregon Community College (earning two league MVPs) before arriving at Santa Clara in 2003. There, he played small forward because Kyle Bailey of Fairbanks was the point guard. After college, Perkins signed a contract with the Toyota Alvark of Japan and had the finest season of his career. He was named the league's Player of the Year, Guard of the Year, Import Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. More importantly, he helped Toyota Alvark go 24-5 and win the Super League title. In the championship game, Perkins delivered 19 points, 11 rebounds and six assists in a 77-66 win. "I haven't won a championship since YMCA," he cracked. The success Perkins had overseas caught the attention of NBA teams such as the Lakers, San Antonio Spurs and Washington Wizards, his agent told him. That's how he got invited to compete with the Lakers in the summer pro league. Which was perfect; Perkins grew up wishing he could be the next Magic Johnson. "It's always been his dream," said his mom, Cathy Floyd of Anchorage, who remembers kneeling to play one-on-one games with her 4-year-old son in the living room. "He feels like he can go all the way." Perkins will have his hands full. The Lakers' summer-league roster will likely include this year's first-round draft pick Jordan Farmar, the former UCLA point guard. "I'm sure he'll be there," Perkins said. "I'll have to be ready." Before inking a deal to play in Japan last year, Perkins participated in a pre-draft workout for the Lakers. He showed off the vertical leap (39 inches), wingspan (6-foot-8) and his mobility that made him one of the top defenders in the West Coast Conference. He thought he might get drafted, but his name was never called. Soon he was making plans to go to Japan. Now Perkins is back in California, hoping to land a permanent spot with the Lakers. And although there are no promises he'll make the NBA, Perkins has already shown a knack for overcoming long odds. • He broke his leg his senior season at Bartlett. • He made a successful jump from junior college to Division I. • He excelled in his first season of pro ball overseas. "It's been a long process," Perkins said. "I wasn't the greatest player in high school, but I kept working hard. Every time I'd move up a different level, I kept reminding myself that I could play with anybody. "It's all about confidence, which is the most important factor playing with an NBA team."
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Posts: 256 05/22/09 09:05:24	Given Doron's age, I don't see him getting into the NBA but if he could make it to one of the big European leagues such as Spain or Italy, he would probably do pretty well financially and have a lot of fun playing against high level competition in front of big crowds. He always seemed like a great kid so nice to see him enjoying some success.
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Posts: 1 08/13/09 22:51:27	Doron played a total of 2 minutes in summer league for the Cavaliers this summer. Not impressive. I then read that he was going to Russia to play for the Russian Olympic team! Then I read that wasn't true and was only a rumor from the beginning. What is up with this guy and where is he going this season? Definitely not NBA or Russia.
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Posts: 20 08/17/09 22:23:30	but it wasn't in the media. He made the remark in a group that included several Broncos--Farmar was a first-round pick under contract and Doron was hoping to catch on somewhere as a free agent. The team was committed to Farmar no matter what. Bronco 66 is correct.
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Posts: 263 08/18/09 17:05:05	Here's his wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doron_Perkins It's a bit confusing but it looks like he has potentially been MVP of 3 different basketball leagues (Japan, Belgium, Israel). Not sure that's correct but regardless he's had some good success so I'm sure he'll be playing somewhere overseas this year.
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Doron Perkins	05/20/09 11:04:01	1stRodeo
Re: Doron Perkins	05/20/09 13:55:10	bronco66
Re: Doron Perkins	05/20/09 17:57:09	BroncoFan
can't find the quote right now ... but	05/21/09 08:14:59	bronco66
Rambis did say it...	08/17/09 22:23:30	Broncorob
Re: Doron Perkins	05/22/09 09:05:24	gobroncs
summer league	08/13/09 22:51:27	craigthompson
Re: Doron Perkins	08/18/09 17:05:05	gobroncs

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