Greg Stiemsma's Potential = Perk or Better?

[Meadowlark_Scal]

If they practiced, then the C's would lose more. What would their calendar say then?

Mon - Practice
Tue - Game
Wed - Practice
Thu - Game
Fri - Practice
Sat - Game
Sun - Game

Pfft. No thanks. I want them rested for when it counts. Not exhausted by the time they have to suit up. It's not Doc's fault that there was a lockout that caused a jam packed season. Get over it.

Get over it..huh...nice...We like to stay in the maturity zone here...growing up isn't easy, but ya gotta do it sooner or later..pal.

[azzenfrost]

It's impressive how you factor in maturity out of that.

[Meadowlark_Scal]

Not worth my time.

[azzenfrost]

Have a good day then.

Back on topic...

Hollins got some one on one time with KG. Stiemsma already has his stamp of approval when he said that the Celtics should resign him. He seems totally unassuming compared to Perk. Nobody would call Perk "Goldie Blocks" even if he was blonde.

[dysgenic]

Personally I think Perk pre-injury was the better player.  I always felt like Perk was a better offensive player than he was given credit for.  Not a good offensive player, mind you, just not the useless stiff that he is often accused of being.

That being said, GS has improved a ton this year, much more than I would have ever thought.  If he continues to improve at this rate, he will definetely eclipse Perk.  But few players are able to do that.  It's a close call, but if I had to guess I'd say it's a no go.

[LooseCannon]

Hollins got some one on one time with KG. Stiemsma already has his stamp of approval when he said that the Celtics should resign him.

I think KG plans on coming back to Boston next season and is just desperate for the Celtics to have as many centers on the roster as possible so he doesn't have to play at the 5 so much.

[slamtheking]

I think KG plans on coming back to Boston next season and is just desperate for the Celtics to have as many centers on the roster as possible so he doesn't have to play at the 5 so much.

probably closer to the truth than KG would like to admit

[xmuscularghandix]

I think KG plans on coming back to Boston next season and is just desperate for the Celtics to have as many centers on the roster as possible so he doesn't have to play at the 5 so much.

probably closer to the truth than KG would like to admit

KG would admit this in a heartbeat. The whole time he's been playing the 5 he's been talking about how much he hates the position.

[Fafnir]

Hollins got some one on one time with KG. Stiemsma already has his stamp of approval when he said that the Celtics should resign him.

I think KG plans on coming back to Boston next season and is just desperate for the Celtics to have as many centers on the roster as possible so he doesn't have to play at the 5 so much.

KG playing the center position is the best way for him to extend his playing career.

[azzenfrost]

Boston Celtics @celtics
Doc Rivers says that Greg Stiemsma doesn't participate in practices or shootarounds due to foot issue; Says that means he can be even better

[mctyson]

Perkins is better.


Perkins is a starting caliber C in the NBA.




Perkins is a better low post defender.  Perkins is a better team defender. 


Stiemsma is a better shot blocker, but not the better defender.  He is a backup big man in the NBA.  Nothing wrong with that.  He has a role, and he is playing it. 

Perkins has the WORST Value Added of any Center in the entire league, starting or backup.

Perkins has the 3rd worst PER of any Center in the league, starting or backup.

You may not believe these metrics mean anything, but when a player is categorically horrible by every measure, that has to mean something.

The fact that he is on OKC does not make him any good.

[thenotoriousjts]

Perk took a while to develop but he was a tougher defender in his  younger days. Stiemsma will not become our defensive backbone. Enjoy your inaccurate statistics.

[tenn_smoothie]

yet another fan who fails to understand the things that Perk brought to the Celtics - his stats are not the point !!!

[green7]

instead of draining kg & Bass thru the whole game.

i don't see why hollins and stiemsma, can't be added as PF & C Off the bench from time to time.

[apc]

instead of draining kg & Bass thru the whole game.

i don't see why hollins and stiemsma, can't be added as PF & C Off the bench from time to time.

Doc is going to need a couple of years before he can trust Hollins in a game.