KG elevates his entire team's defensive intensity. Not sure if Dwight does that, yet.
DH will get to that point, eventually - as he continues to mature in the league.
DH is statistically the best defender, but to me KG's effect on a TEAM is hands down the best.
Look at what KG's Effect has spawned:
- A better defender in Tony Allen. TA's become the emotional
leader of MEM. TA was a good defender prior to KG, but I
think he took it up a notch upon his arrival.
- A leader on defense in Kendrick Perkins. He even took KG's
number in OKC and Perk undoubtedly anchors OKC's defense.
- Our Captain. He took his defense up a notch, too, once KG
came to town.
- Rondo, AB, etc...
I just don't see DH having that same effect if, say - he left
for NJ or DAL. He'd make them better defensively by his presence, but I don't think individually he'd spawn such an effect on his teammates, yet.