Jeffries, probably the team's best perimeter defender, is nearly recovered from a broken wrist.

Richardson has been the Knicks' best shooter and perimeter defender this season.

But it would do him well to become a better perimeter defender and to not treat every possession as if the score were 2-0.

He was also upset that his perimeter defenders allowed so many open 3-point shots.

Iguodala is considered to be one of the league's best perimeter defenders and shooting guards.

He is also the best perimeter defender on the roster, a major reason Thomas coveted him.

On Saturday, they waived one of their strongest perimeter defenders.

Jefferson leads the Nets in rebounding, with 7.3 per game, and he is their best perimeter defender.

Gill, a top perimeter defender, has played with the Nets for the past five seasons.

Thomas listed his priorities as a center and stronger perimeter defenders.