DCZards wrote:80sballboy wrote:I'm not a big Keef fan, but if you look at the list of top 30 power forwards (from Jan. 11), he'd probably now rate in the middle of the pack. There are a ton of bad starting power forwards and Keef's improvements at the 3-point line (29-36.7%) and foul line (71 to 84%), make him at least a serviceable starter when you compare him with the rest of the league.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2683788-nba-player-power-rankings-brs-top-30-power-forwards-at-the-halfway-point
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/morrima02.html
Yup...Keef's numbers and overall play improved this season. Hopefully, he keeps that up. He's a good fit in our starting five.
With Keef, it's all about effort. When he's focused and playing hard, he's good. When he slacks off, which he too often does, Keef is mediocre.
I concur with both posts. Great analysis. He wasnt quite as good as that one year in Phoenix when he "broke out" and everyone was saying "wow Kieff is definitely the better twin."
He's a good cheap fit and a decent starting PF when he gives effort. Being a bargain on his contract, I think it makes him a good trade chip to have as well if it gets us an upgrade at the spot.