By Naming Lue I meant moreso that of any team that needs something desperately at their position it would have to be Atlanta. I took into account how much Speedy Claxton has dropped off.
Kendrick Perkins is a lot like Brendan Haywood. When motivated, they can get you a double-double any game. They are both defensively, underrated centers. Their presence in the paint affects a lot of shots. However, there are some games where they can just lay a goose egg.
Every Portland game I saw(which was probably around 8 or 9) Udoka had very nice games. I wouldnt put him down, his name just isnt known yet.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kobebryant_24OWNEDME @ May 27 2007, 08:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The point is that he's a net positive for the team, as they do significantly better with him on the court than off, something that not every starter can say. People sing Mikki Moore's praises, the guy who plays center most of the time, but he makes much less of an impact on the game.</div>He has a big impact in a short amount of time, but over the course of a full set of minutes, it's he won't have a seven point per game impact on the game. He does nothing on the offensive end, is not a strong rebounder, and gets alot of fouls in a short amount of time. In more minutes he would more than likely foul out, and leave his team without him, than be there. With him being so foul prone, it makes him alot less dependable for his team. So his impact might look good in 21 minutes, but it would not be the same if he played a complete 30 minutes per game or so.
Mark Blount.The guy is a straight up goon. Can't rebound, can't post up, and all he brings to the table is an 18 footer. Not to mention he looks like a f*cking giraffe.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Melo061 @ May 28 2007, 08:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>WIlliam Parker.</div>who is that and since when did he start?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (yankshater213 @ May 28 2007, 09:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Mark Blount.The guy is a straight up goon. Can't rebound, can't post up, and all he brings to the table is an 18 footer. Not to mention he looks like a f*cking giraffe.</div> He's also a low-life loser who only rebounds/hustles in his contract year. And he chews a lot of bubble gum.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ May 28 2007, 10:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'> He's also a low-life loser who only rebounds/hustles in his contract year. And he chews a lot of bubble gum.</div>Also he was one of those turnover centers I hate -Eddy Curry- but curry is obviously better offensively.
Sasha Pavlovic and Tony Battie come to mind for me.. but Pavlovic isn't that bad and Battie is in there for defensive purposes.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (playaofthegame @ May 28 2007, 12:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Kendrick Perkins is more like when healthy can get you a double double.....</div> I dont know about past years, but Perkins played 72 games, and got only 5 double-doubles.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Zards @ May 28 2007, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Sasha Pavlovic and Tony Battie come to mind for me.. but Pavlovic isn't that bad and Battie is in there for defensive purposes.</div>Tony Battie is definitely not the worst. I absolutely LOVE Tony Battie. He's a pretty good defender, and a great energy guy who plays his role extremely well.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pacers fan forever @ May 28 2007, 09:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>who is that and since when did he start?</div>Smush Parker