Kendrick Perkins most value to the Celtics was his occasional defensive ability but really, he was "emotionally" entrenched in what the Celtics were/are.

The trade was NOT a bad one: Jeff Green is a mini-star player - he was a starter on a very good and young OKC team and has talent through the roof - Kristic is a good throw in, too.  But heck, I'd take Green in a trade over Perkins any and every day.

Danny Ainge wants to win, no doubt about it.  More than any of us want the Celtics to win - he knew what he was doing with the trade.  TRUST in his decision and TRUST that the Celtics will prevail.

Knicks fans are saying "knicks in six" - probably because it rhymes but let's be realistic: Celtics in five and lets get going.