Kendrick Perkins Traded to OKC

[wwharton]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheMatrix31

Perkins destroys Varejao, in my opinion.

I'd actually go the other way (assuming both are 100% of course)... not destroys but I think Varejao could play a bigger role than Perkins considering all else is created equal.

Nothing concrete to pin the thoughts on though. I think he's more of an offensive threat while still good on defense and rebounding (Perkins is a better one on one defender, good rebounder and lesser factor on offense). I think we have to see both of them required to do more over a longer period of time to really say though.

[Xs and Os]

Comparing Perk to Varejao, it's important to note that Dwight Howard has tremendous difficulty with Perk but flat out destroys Andy. You trade Andy for Perk straight up and the 09 Cavs advance to the Finals IMO

[ex carrabba fan]

Quote: Originally Posted by Xs and Os

Comparing Perk to Varejao, it's important to note that Dwight Howard has tremendous difficulty with Perk but flat out destroys Andy. You trade Andy for Perk straight up and the 09 Cavs advance to the Finals IMO

Yep I came in here actually to specifically add that Perkins can guard the true center probably better than Andy can.

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

Quote: Originally Posted by wwharton

When his team made it to the championship and all bball fan eyes were on him... that's how it works. With that said, yes, tall guys (tall for NBA) that have proven worthy of starting are generally paid pretty well. I don't see much wrong with what he got (other than he still hasn't played for them as far as I know... how hurt is he?) and also don't see much wrong with Boston moving him.

Maybe because he's the best interior post defender in the league?

[BATMON]

Have u dudes seen how Perk eliminates the opposing Centers when he was w. Boston?

His job was to shut down centers and he did it well. He didnt have to score or get 15 rebounds a game. A valuable role player on a team that was stright 1 thru 4.

[OSUFan_88]

Andy and Perk are two totally different defenders.

Perk is probably the best interior post defender in the NBA whereas Andy is probably the best rotating big in the NBA.

Both are excellent defenders. Just vastly different.

[The 24th Letter]

Quote: Originally Posted by wwharton

I'd actually go the other way (assuming both are 100% of course)... not destroys but I think Varejao could play a bigger role than Perkins considering all else is created equal. Nothing concrete to pin the thoughts on though. I think he's more of an offensive threat while still good on defense and rebounding (Perkins is a better one on one defender, good rebounder and lesser factor on offense). I think we have to see both of them required to do more over a longer period of time to really say though.

I agree with this...I would like see how they would fair as well

Perks gritty physical play vs Andys scrappy play....

both useful in different situations

[jeebs9]

Quote: Originally Posted by Xs and Os

Comparing Perk to Varejao, it's important to note that Dwight Howard has tremendous difficulty with Perk but flat out destroys Andy. You trade Andy for Perk straight up and the 09 Cavs advance to the Finals IMO

Shaking my head...