Kendrick Perkins
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Kendrick Perkins has been impressed by the start of the Philadelphia 76ers to the NBA season.

Perkins called the Sixers a ‘legitimate threat’ in the Eastern Conference, after their 112-127 home win over the Charlotte Hornets.

“The Philadelphia 76ers are finally looking like a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference!!! Carry on,” Perkins tweeted.

Philadelphia has won five of its first six games (5-1) and is on top of the Eastern Conference.