Assessing the deals of the Northwest Division

Andrei Kirilenko (L) shielding the ball from Boston Celtics’ Paul Pierce (R)

Best player deal:

Brandon Roy, Shooting Forward

To: Minnesota Timberwolves

From: Free Agency

Influence: 70%

Benefits: Genuine play maker, variety in the game, reduces dependency on the bench, and possible new leader, hard worker, and more importantly, Mr. CLUTCH along with a tandem of brilliance with Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio.

Weaknesses: Injury issues, retirement and production column could hit rock bottom. Yes, add an infinite stress on his injury vulnerability!

Most over-rated deal:

Mo Williams, Point Guard

To: Utah Jazz

From: Los Angeles Clippers

Influence: 45%

Benefits: Dynamic shooter, formidable competitor, clutch when on fire, electrifying plays and experience to support Al Jefferson, Devin Harris.

Weaknesses: OVER-PAID, zones out of the game constantly, production doesn’t match the hype, and never been top notch despite years in the league.

Best value deal:

Andrei Kirilienko, Small Forward

To: Minnesota Timberwolves

From: CSKA Moscow (previously of the Utah Jazz)

Influence: 85%

Benefits: Experience, bench strength, clutch, defensive powerhouse, play making, reduce dependency on Love and Rubio. Importantly – internationally renowned player!

Weaknesses: Shot blocking, back spasms, perimeter shooting and turnovers

Best draft deal:

Damian Lillard, Point Guard

From: Weber State University

To: Portland Trail Blazers

Influence: 70%

Benefits: Predicted stats: 13 PPG, 5 APG and 1 SPG, spreads the ball on the court, tempo and versatility on the perimeter and in the paint.

Weaknesses: Accustom ability to the NBA’s physique, passing game and rebounding.

Best contract extension:

Danilo Galinari, Power Forward

Team: Denver Nuggets

Deal: 4 years, 42 million USD

Influence: 75%

Benefits: Team player, three pointers, ball control, defensive magnet, spreads the ball out, gets everyone in the game constantly, improves the youth and balances the team in every department.

Weakness: Injury-prone.