FORMER Boston Celtics star Kendrick Perkins has disclosed his childhood struggles in a social media post.

The 38-year-old NBA Today star shared a heartfelt post after receiving the news he will enter the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024.

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Kendrick Perkins shared a heartfelt post after being selected for the Texas basketball HOFCredit: Getty

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Perkins shared his childhood struggles in his postCredit: Getty
Perkins took to X (formerly Twitter) Tuesday night to announce the news.

He captioned the post detailing his childhood and the things he had to overcome.

“Cried myself to sleep many of nights as a child because the struggle was real.”

“But it made me into the man I am today. ”

“I got a call today that I’m officially Inducted into the Texas Basketball Hall Of Fame!!! God is Good!!!! Thank You @Tabchoop.”

Fans and colleagues praised the former NBA champion in the comments.

Former NBA notable Quentin Richardson said: “Congrats Big Fella!!! HOF!!”

NBA Today host Malika Andrews posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Congratulations, my friend! Well deserved.”

This fan stated: “Congratulations. I love watching you on ESPN First Take. You are very insightful and knowledgeable!”

And another: “You deserve it, big man, congrats.”

Perkins was a standout out player growing up in Texas.

He led Clifton J. Ozen High School to four straight district championships from 2000-2003 and three consecutive times to the state tournament.

Perkins was selected to the McDonald’s All-American team and named “Mr. Basketball” for the state of Texas his senior year.

He was a 5-star recruit but decided to skip college for the NBA and was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round before being traded to Boston.

Perkins played 14 NBA seasons and won a championship with the Celtics in 2008 with Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett.

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Perkins played 14 seasons in the NBACredit: twitter.com/kendrickperkins