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Post by meltinjohn on Sept 5, 2005 23:07:14 GMT -5
That's the opinion I've had of Perkins. I like him as a player, and I'd like to see him in Boston for a long time (if not his entire career). But as of now, he's not looking like our future Center who'll be the starting Center on a championship team, and ultimately, our dynasty. I think of him as a really good backup Center--a big man who can come in and do some damage against our opponents' backups. He's good at getting rebounds near the rim and flushing down a power dunk. You said it all. He is gonna have a lot to prove this season and if he does not do well in big minutes, maybe they will think trade. But if he manages his fouls well in 20-25mpg, he should do fine. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2005 12:26:52 GMT -5
Make-it or break it year for Mr. Perkins. I hope we don't have another Desangno Diop on our hands cause we really need a physical center on this team.
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Post by Celtic17 on Sept 6, 2005 15:22:36 GMT -5
Make-it or break it year for Mr. Perkins. I hope we don't have another Desangno Diop on our hands cause we really need a physical center on this team. I believe he can be a force in the NBA, it all comes down to foul trouble. Can he play within the rules (foul wise) on a regular basis? It might help when he stops getting the "rookie calls"... Let the Refs start calling the game, rather than rookie playing on vet. Let's try calling the game by the book not by the status of the players. |
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Post by meltinjohn on Sept 6, 2005 15:37:51 GMT -5
Diop was terrible. I just hope this isnt a case of that.
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Post by freshnthehouse on Sept 6, 2005 17:33:27 GMT -5
I think people are jumping the gun on Perkins. Why is this his make or break season? He was a late 1st round pick straight out of high school. Its not like he is a bust or anything. Why wouldn't we let him at least finish off his rookie contract? Do we have some young stud that he's taking minutes from? I'm guessing Portland still kicks themselves for jumping the gun on Jermaine O'Neal.
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Post by Celtic17 on Sept 6, 2005 18:00:29 GMT -5
I have a lot of faith in Mt Perk. I think he just tries to adjust to speed by reaching. He'll get the hang of the game-speed soon IMO.
I believe he will be a force in the NBA.
Hell, he just took his 'baby fat' off last season. He needs to learn his new found flexibility and jump/reach (vert)...
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Post by BCHISTORIAN on Sept 7, 2005 2:27:43 GMT -5
perkins has had steady improvements both seasons he has been here and i expect him to get even better this season. hopefully he earns more playing time and plays up to his potential
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Post by bleedgreen on Sept 7, 2005 8:30:55 GMT -5
Perkins can be "THE MAN" ......
He is strong, mobile, very physical and mentally tough. For what he has been through under coach Obrien, during his rookie year, and still want to play competitive basketball, says a lot about him! many of his "fouls" were called as a direct result of him being a rookie. But still, he needs to pick his spots for some of the hard fouls.
He has the right mentality - "NO LAYUPS"
That's my man!!! That's who I would want controlling my paint, as a coach.
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Post by meltinjohn on Sept 7, 2005 10:40:49 GMT -5
Now, Perkins I didn't say could be a Diop but if he was, it would suck. A late 1st rounder who was a high school pick is worth hanging onto for many reasons. The fact that in pt, he has showed up a lot and had 5pt, 4 rebound nights in like 10 minutes. Hopefully he and Jefferson can start this year and Raef can be moved to the bench with Ricky and both Raef and Ricky could be the long range shot power of the bench meanwhile all the interior power would be Perkins and Jefferson plus Gomes.
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Post by Jambr380 on Sept 8, 2005 19:15:10 GMT -5
Just in case anyone was wondering, I chose trading Raef as the trade option I would prefer  and in a related note, this would give more pt for guys like Perk...and as much as I like Perk, I don't consider one of his strong points being his "mobility" |
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Post by meltinjohn on Sept 8, 2005 21:51:36 GMT -5
You don't? Then what are his strong points?
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Sept 9, 2005 1:36:01 GMT -5
No, mobility is not one of Perkins' stronger points. He's decent at best. He doesn't have very good lateral movements. This is the biggest reason why I have my reservations of Perkins. I think he'll make a fine backup, but I'm not going to label him as our future starting Center. Not until he shows big improvements this season.
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Post by BCHISTORIAN on Sept 9, 2005 2:15:46 GMT -5
i doubt he can do anything about his mobility. it's just the way he's built. he just has to use his strong skills
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Sept 9, 2005 2:21:59 GMT -5
Exactly. Playing to his strength is what Perkins needs to do. Stay within himself and don't try to be someone he's not. He's got really good brute strength, and he's hard to stop near the basket when he's got good positioning. He shouldn't try to score by facing the basket--he's not gong to outquick players.
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Post by freshnthehouse on Sept 9, 2005 3:30:45 GMT -5
Time will help perk gain coordenation. THe guys young. It takes young bigs a while to get totally confortable on their feet.
I seem to be much higher on Perk that most around here. I put him ahead of every youngn except green and AlJeff in regards to how important they are to the team.
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and in a related note, this would give more pt for guys like Perk...and as much as I like Perk, I don't consider one of his strong points being his "mobility"
