Assessing the deals of the Northwest Division
Andrei Kirilenko (L) shielding the ball from Boston Celtics’ Paul Pierce (R)
Best player deal:
Brandon Roy, Shooting Forward
To: Minnesota Timberwolves
From: Free Agency
Influence: 70%
Benefits: Genuine play maker, variety in the game, reduces dependency on the bench, and possible new leader, hard worker, and more importantly, Mr. CLUTCH along with a tandem of brilliance with Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio.
Weaknesses: Injury issues, retirement and production column could hit rock bottom. Yes, add an infinite stress on his injury vulnerability!
Most over-rated deal:
Mo Williams, Point Guard
To: Utah Jazz
From: Los Angeles Clippers
Influence: 45%
Benefits: Dynamic shooter, formidable competitor, clutch when on fire, electrifying plays and experience to support Al Jefferson, Devin Harris.
Weaknesses: OVER-PAID, zones out of the game constantly, production doesn’t match the hype, and never been top notch despite years in the league.
Best value deal:
Andrei Kirilienko, Small Forward
To: Minnesota Timberwolves
From: CSKA Moscow (previously of the Utah Jazz)
Influence: 85%
Benefits: Experience, bench strength, clutch, defensive powerhouse, play making, reduce dependency on Love and Rubio. Importantly – internationally renowned player!
Weaknesses: Shot blocking, back spasms, perimeter shooting and turnovers
Best draft deal:
Damian Lillard, Point Guard
From: Weber State University
To: Portland Trail Blazers
Influence: 70%
Benefits: Predicted stats: 13 PPG, 5 APG and 1 SPG, spreads the ball on the court, tempo and versatility on the perimeter and in the paint.
Weaknesses: Accustom ability to the NBA’s physique, passing game and rebounding.
Best contract extension:
Danilo Galinari, Power Forward
Team: Denver Nuggets
Deal: 4 years, 42 million USD
Influence: 75%
Benefits: Team player, three pointers, ball control, defensive magnet, spreads the ball out, gets everyone in the game constantly, improves the youth and balances the team in every department.
Weakness: Injury-prone.
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