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| Kendrick Perkins |
The Boston Celtics traded away there starting center during the last seconds of the 2011 midseason trade deadline on February 25th. Many people are very upset about this trade as they say that Perkins is the only reason why the Celtics didn't win the title last year because of Perks injury he suffered during game 6 out in LA. Rightfully so I do believe that was a huge reason why they lost that game but a real fan who understands the nature of the game knows that, that is no excuse why the Lakers won title 16. Perkins has been a Celtic for the past 7 and a half years and was the rock on the defensive end. Many say he is the best one on one defensive center in the game. Even though the C's don't have their dominant low post center who demands toughness. I mean you mine as well put a beware of dog sign around his neck because that's how dominant he was, the Celtics still have a very good defensive team. They have a team surrounded by veterans like Shaq, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen, Glen Davis, and Jermaine O'Neal followed up by a great coach in Doc Rivers.
The Celtics that day traded Perkins along with backup combo guard Nate Robinson to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Forward Jeff Green, and veteran center Nenad Kristic. Kristic is no Perk on the defensive end but he still is 7 feet tall with probably better offensive skills. Jeff Green is a guy who can spread the floor as he is a small forward and a power forward. He can go down low in the post and dominate down there or he can spread the floor and shoot jump shots from even three point range on a consistent basis. The Celtics still have the pedigree and the heart to win the championship. They still can do it as long as they are healty which is a main factor here down the stretch.
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| New Celtic # 8 Jeff Green |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEaiqvUbfJ8
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6155303
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