Perkins and Robinson Off to Oklahoma City

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The Celtics have reportedly traded C Kendrick Perkins and G Nate Robinson to the OKC Thunder for F Jeff Green and Nenad Kristic.

I am in LOVE with this trade.  Perkins is a great defender and rebounder, but Jeff Green is a fantastic young player in this league.  He can score from anywhere on the floor, including three-point range.  He can guard both the three and four spot on the floor.  This will make the second unit that much better, with Green and Baby being the primary scorers, getting help from a healthy Delonte West.  

Projected HEALTHY line-up (assuming JO and Marquis are done for the season)

Starters

PG Rondo

SG Allen

SF Pierce

PF Garnett

C Shaq

Second Unit

PG West

SG Wafer

SF Green

PF Davis

C Kristic

* Semih being the third big man.

I like this roster heading down the stretch.  Into the play-offs, unless Wafer really shows something, Doc will probably leave either Ray or Paul out there on the floor with the second unit, probably alternating.  Either way, I'm excited for this trade.