If we decide to build around Rondo and Perk with other younger players, who would you like to see replace Ray, Pierce, and KG? Don't say Dwyane Wade, LeBron, and Chris Bosh.
I was thinking Josh Smith, Gerald Wallace, and Andre Iguodala. All three guys are good passers and excellent athletes who would go well with Rondo on the break. We'd still be a top defensive team and we'd be much better at rebounding.
First of all, I would never build around Kendrick Perkins. I'd trade that guy for a pet rock if a GM would bite. Anyway, excluding contracts, trades, salaries, etc., I wouldn't mind having a team of Rondo, Roy, Deng, Bosh, and Ibaka.
Rondo--he just does what he does.
Roy--your number one scoring option
Deng--a great role player, third option, and your lock down defender
Bosh--your second scoring option
Ibaka--your best rebounder, shot blocker, and paint presence
I'd bet on that team to win three titles: great defense and great team play. But they would need a sixth man. Steph Curry would be ideal because (1) this team needs someone who can shoot the lights out, and (2) they need someone who can add some diversity to the team.