Losing a family member

KG's words for Perk's departure. Rondo was speechless. Basketball is about people. Perk was people for the team in green. Now he is gone.

There is the distinct possibility that Boston will miss Perk if Shaq is hurt during the playoffs. But if Shaq is on the court, Boston is running this thing. I basically trust Danny, and he cleared those rosters spots for a reason. I expect to Leon Powe and Troy Murphy rounding out a front line anchored by KG, Baby, Daddy. Throw in Krstic for emergencies, and possibly Jermaine if fortune allows. Not bad. Boston had a serious hole at small forward, and Jeff Green is a serious answer.

But chemistry is the key, and losing people hurts. Boston looked a bit dazed against Denver. With home court advantage in the balance, I hope folks settle in as soon as possible.

p.s. Perk is a Celt for life cause that is how the Green roll. Believe that.

p.p.s. I was almost more shocked by the Erden-Harangody trade. Again, I trust Danny. Many of the players he has traded away have not played as well as I thought they would in new surroundings. That said, I think Erden can play, and Harangody ain't half bad.