Not having Artest dribble and jack this season alone is a good enough for me to take Ariza over Artest. Ariza hasn't hit his ceiling yet.
anyone who can consistently knock down 3s and make clutch defensive plays in the waning moments of the playoffs, then yes i think he'd be worth it, but he only shot 32% from beyond the arc in the reg season, so as phenomenal as he was in the playoffs, we need him to be that great for the 82 games prior to the playoffs...i expect him to put forth the effort and the intensity that is worthy enough for me
I totally agree. I think artest was totally overrated on the offensive side of the ball...much rather have a younger faster player with defensive skills who hasnt hit his peak yet over a dribble around and take a fadeaway 3pointer with the shot clock going off dude anyday..cant wait for the first preseason game..GO ROX!!
