I look at OKC and Serge, and I honestly think that by the time Perk is done grooming him, Serge will closely resemble KG.
I really believe that.
Of course there will NEVER be another Kevin Garnett, but how many 6'10" 235 pound PFs out there have THAT kind of athleticism and defensive instinct?
My only concern with him is does his shot blocking instinct ever become an overall defensive awareness for him.
You make a good point...I think it will. That is why Perk is there.
I think that over the next few years, as Ibaka matures, he will learn the intricacies of Defense from Kendrick Perkins...positioning, timing, communicating, keeping the ball in play.
I've watched KG over the years..even moreso in BOS, and there have been times when KG hasn't even blocked a shot during a game and he STILL dominated defensively.
He will get there over the next few years.
He already has a good mid-range J. It is a pity to some degree that he is like the 4th or 5th option on offense. I'd like to see him develop some dribble and drive moves like KG used to do when he was younger.
