why is it a bad move for Boston? They probably feel like they have the depth up front to move him plus they're getting back Kristic who is serviceable and they're getting a pretty nice bench guy in Green. i think it's a great move for them.

Yeah, Green's a good swingman. I like his game. Boston will miss Perkins emotionally more than anything. He's been the work horse of their recently successful teams but like Bagels pointed out, they're pretty deep up front with Kristic, Shaq, and Jermaine (even Davis).

They now have another guy who can switch between the 2 and 3 positions and can relieve either Pierce or Allen without losing much. This is a straight-up playoff move. Boston just got even better, IMO.

I think Shaq can be not having to worry about playing back to backs. They've beaten Miami twice without him too. This gives them an offensive threat and some much needed youth.

Honestly, this year's Celtics roster - at least on paper - may be better than the 2008 team that won it all.