Lol, Is this even a debate.Artest Better offensive player, better defender. Andrei's good but he doesn't effect the game like artest does on both ends. He's more of a stat stuffer.
Artest better in defense? Wow, you guys dont know anything, AK led the league in blocks like 2 years in a row now and gets a load of steals. AK is a better all around player.
i'm gonna have to go with artest on this one. but i still think andrei is a great defender. he gets mad blocks and steals but i think artest is a better perimeter defender. he's so physical and intimadating. artest is also a better offensive player and andrei can't hit a three shooting 28%. artest is better.
I would say kirlenko because he can do a lot on the offencise but also the defencive end. Artest isnt like he is.
I actually have to go with AK on this one. I think Artest is a great player, and obviously a terrific defender, but Kirilenko does some amazing things for a guy his size. He contributes in all aspects of the game and is one of the most versital players in the league. He can drill the three, back down his man, or drive to the lane. He is a good passer and rebounder, and a great defender who can guard multiple positions and block shots as well as steal the ball with the best of them. Not taking anything away from Artest, because I think he is a great player, but AK, in my opinion, brings more to the table in terms of an all-around package...
Sorry to burst your bubble but Artest is better.Hes a better offensive player(His shooting has increased he shot over 45% with the Pacers).Hes a beter defensive player.He was dpoy in 2004-2005 season and still excells in the defensive today.
Artest is a better perimiter and shut down defender, but I think Kirilenko brings more overall because of his length and tremendous shot blocking ability. Offensively, I think he is more capable as well although his shooting percentages dont indicate that, he has also been bothered by injuries, so I would like to se ehim play a full year without any injury troubles, but I think he is the full package and overall does more because of his size and the fact that he is a post presence..
If AK can always stay 100% i would take him over artest. I think hes a better defender. Gets more blks rebs ast stls. Both can score same amount of points. Ak just needs to stay 100%
Artest is better. AK is a horrible shooter, and he's very inconsistent. Artest is faster, quicker, stronger, overall more athletic. He's a better scorer, makes better decisions (with the ball, forget off the court), and he's a fierce competitor. He gives his all every night, and that's something you have to respect about his game. AK has no explosiveness or desire when he plays. He's a good shotblocker, but he's not near the defender Artest is.
Andrei is a overrated guy. His a stat stuffer, Artest is the better defender without a doubt. Artest himself abused Andrei when the played and andrei got lucky when artest got injured.Lol, some people amaze me.
Nobody in the NBA can defend the wing player like Ron Artest, Artest can guard anyone on the floor because of his amazing strength and speed combination. You could put Artest on Kobe and then the next night on Zach Randolph, he's very versatile. Kirilenko is a great defender but I think Artest has the edge because of his strength and speed.
Its hard to say. But if artest decides to be a nice guy, then he is obviously way better because he can score alot more and hit 3's better Ron Artest fills up the whole stat sheet perfectly. Kirelinko wont get u any assists but he is better if artest acts up. Not to mention kirelinko doesnt hve artests heart battling through pain. Artest playing with that Broken thumb i think it was very impressive
Yeah I have to go with Artest. Well Andrei gets alot of blocks Artest is the best in the NBA at defending the perimeter. I feel he is a better shooter. AK is a good driver and passer also but Artest can also pass and when he gets in the game he's not gonna let you score anything on him.
Everyone good opnions.I just dont understand how this guy can be better then Artest.Artest dosent fill the stat sheet up like AK but hes unbleiavble on the court and i have seen his games he defender Lebron tight and kept him down to i believe 24 points in there firsdt battle and the Pacers won by 21 points i believe.When Artest is on the court he keeps down the guards and forwards and can guard 4 out of 5 postion.That is why hes much better player then AK.AK cannot guard a PG.Cuz they would be too fast for him and he wouldnt be able to keep up but Artest is a monster hes quick,and strong.His defensive power with the combination of his offensive force makes a top 15 player.
Kirilenko is much better and does everything very well. He rebounds the ball better than Artest,he's a much better passer,averages more blocks, and is a better defender than Ron Artest is. Those numbers show that AK 47 can do anything and everything very well and he's one of the best and most underrated players in the league. This guy is always a top candidate for defensive player of the year and he could turn out to be an mvp candidate later in his career.Andrei Kirilenko| 47 Season statistics 2005-06 Statistics PPG 15.3 RPG 8.00 APG 4.3 BPG 3.2SPG 1.5
