Would "the window" have remained open longer if we'd kept Perk?

[CelticsFanNC]

That's an emotional response which we as fans are entitled to.

  If you mean my response it wasn't emotional at all. Perk does have his flaws but he's a useful player that can contribute to a good team nonetheless.

  I agree, IF HE'S HEALTHY and at a reasonable price but that isn't the case on either count.

 I loved Perkins as much as anyone during the title run and subsequent seasons.  I just believe Ainge did what he had to do considering all the injury history, the contract demands and the fact that he could walk this off season.  

  I agree, but I think that Perk will get healthier. I also believe that he has more value on a team like OKC than he does on the Celts, in part because of his toughness and championship experience. Kind of like Posey on the 07-08 team having more value than Posey on the 08-09 team with a starting unit that had won a title together.

  Ya I think he can bring a lot of pluses to an up and coming young team, if he can get and stay healthy.  I just don't think his pluses and minuses add up to that kind of money.

  I also think playing alongside of KG was at least partially responsible for his effectiveness on the defensive end of the floor.

  I also believe that if he cannot consistently stay on the court that contract could be an anchor they really regret.  

  

[BballTim]

That's an emotional response which we as fans are entitled to.

  If you mean my response it wasn't emotional at all. Perk does have his flaws but he's a useful player that can contribute to a good team nonetheless.

  I agree, IF HE'S HEALTHY and at a reasonable price but that isn't the case on either count.

 I loved Perkins as much as anyone during the title run and subsequent seasons.  I just believe Ainge did what he had to do considering all the injury history, the contract demands and the fact that he could walk this off season.  

  I agree, but I think that Perk will get healthier. I also believe that he has more value on a team like OKC than he does on the Celts, in part because of his toughness and championship experience. Kind of like Posey on the 07-08 team having more value than Posey on the 08-09 team with a starting unit that had won a title together.

  Ya I think he can bring a lot of pluses to an up and coming young team, if he can get and stay healthy.  I just don't think his pluses and minuses add up to that kind of money.

  I also think playing alongside of KG was at least partially responsible for his effectiveness on the defensive end of the floor.

  I also believe that if he cannot consistently stay on the court that contract could be an anchor they really regret.  

  

  Generally agree with this, although I thought he was capable of very good defense before we traded for KG. KG isn't responsible for him being one of the best 1v1 defenders against DH, for instance.