All three are in the top 40 in any sensible ranking and maybe higher given Chandler playoff breakout. Both Amare and Carmelo can create their own shots and with Chandler in the middle can relax a little on the D (not suggesting they do or will but no more free pass to the hoop.
I think so. I put this front court in the same level as the legendary Parish/McHale/Bird troika. If you compare part by part then the Celtic front line is hands down better but as a team and how they compliment each other I think that they are in the same level.
I am so excited and I just can't hide it. 
this frontcourt is stacked make no mistake about it. Chandler is really just the type of player we needed. Him and stat will be a nice shot blocking duo and our rebounding situation changes dramatically as well. Jeffries also looks much better as a back up than starter.
Hmmm. I would have to say the Knicks Frontcourt has to be high up there. Because STAT and Melo by themselves give you
50/16 rebs, then you add Tyson and you're at 60/26. That's pretty impressive.
Talent wise? Very strong.
I thnink its a chemstry issue. Do the sum of the pieces greater together? If not, they will struggle. Talent is one thing, getting it to blend is the coaches job, and the players wanting to make it happen.
Melo and Stat are used to lots of touches.
Its a great frontcourt. I can't believe Chandler is going to be a Knick.
can't imagine a better fit for the Knicks. not many better options out there. i'm fucking psyched!!
Great front court...Could be the best in the league...Who is going to be our Danny Ainge and Dennis Johnson...Because of their style of play they can compliment each other...They just need playing time...This could be special...
The match ups with Miami are going to be interesting!
Nalod wrote:
Talent wise? Very strong.I thnink its a chemstry issue. Do the sum of the pieces greater together? If not, they will struggle. Talent is one thing, getting it to blend is the coaches job, and the players wanting to make it happen.
Melo and Stat are used to lots of touches.
That's why Chandler is PERFECT, cuz he doesn't care about touches. He doesn't need to have his number called all game. He will get plenty of putbacks and Alleyoops due to being left alone under the basket. STAT and Melo will draw so much attention. Then teams will have to worry about Iman and Fields in the backcourt too. This will be D'Antoni's biggest coaching job. If he can meld this talent this team can get to the ECF's.
nixluva wrote:Nalod wrote:
Talent wise? Very strong.I thnink its a chemstry issue. Do the sum of the pieces greater together? If not, they will struggle. Talent is one thing, getting it to blend is the coaches job, and the players wanting to make it happen.
Melo and Stat are used to lots of touches.
That's why Chandler is PERFECT, cuz he doesn't care about touches. He doesn't need to have his number called all game. He will get plenty of putbacks and Alleyoops due to being left alone under the basket. STAT and Melo will draw so much attention. Then teams will have to worry about Iman and Fields in the backcourt too. This will be D'Antoni's biggest coaching job. If he can meld this talent this team can get to the ECF's.
The one thing that will make Chandler a bit more effective on the offensive end is a PG who can anticipate him going to the rim for a dunk. Doesn't have to be Nash, CP3 or Kidd quality PG, but someone who knows the player movement and can see it happening.
yeah, i think this is probably the best frontcourt collection of talent in the NBA right now. which is tremendously exciting. that's what wins chips.
how it all gels together is the big key. can melo and amar'e thrive on the floor together? previously, they've needed to get going separately and their play has suffered when on the floor at the same time.
i really do worry about the lack of guard experience we have. can i see toney leading this team in a game in Miami? Boston? Chicago? i have a hard time seeing it. i'd love to have a vet who wasn't intimidated. i would feel more comfortable with Baron Davis running the show. Heck, I might feel more comfortable with Anthony Carter running the show. just someone who can stay icy cool under pressure and get the ball in the right place at the right time. maybe toney is healthy and ready to do that. let's hope.
but, yeah, the only other frontcourt remotely close is Memphis with Gasol, ZBO and Gay. Lakers with Bynum, Gasol and Odom were close, but they seem intent on breaking it up. Boston with KG, Perkins, Pierce was excellent. Can't believe they broke that up. Maybe OKC with Perkins, Ibaka, Durant. Maybe Chicago with Noah, Boozer, Deng. But Knicks are certainly very very very strong. Only a handful you can even think of that are close.
This is the best front court in the league and I can't wait for the season to start.
It's an awesome frontline.
Knicks have the most beastiest front court.
even d'antoni said he couldn't think of a better frontline and he doesn't know what a center is supposed to do!
crzymdups wrote:even d'antoni said he couldn't think of a better frontline and he doesn't know what a center is supposed to do!
Lmao, Well finally we don't have to worry about being undersized , I still wanna see Jordan on the team so we have two 7 footers on this team. Knicks need a backup power foward as well to help Amare get some rest.
best front in the league... likely the worst backcourt. obviously, it's harder to get bigs so I'm okay going this route. I am apprehensive though
SupremeCommander wrote:best front in the league... likely the worst backcourt. obviously, it's harder to get bigs so I'm okay going this route. I am apprehensive though
The Knicks took Shumpert over Singleton so I think they must think he is special. If not maybe they move him and some salary to upgrade the backcourt. As you said, it is easier to get guards.
CrushAlot wrote:SupremeCommander wrote:best front in the league... likely the worst backcourt. obviously, it's harder to get bigs so I'm okay going this route. I am apprehensive though
The Knicks took Shumpert over Singleton so I think they must think he is special. If not maybe they move him and some salary to upgrade the backcourt. As you said, it is easier to get guards.
They are NOT moving Iman. This kid will be taken under the wing of the vets and his talent will eventually shine thru. If you've watched any of this kid in action you can tell why MDA wanted him. He said that it was the most impressive workout they ever had someone do. He went up against Jenkins and looked that impressive. People don't want to accept it, but the kid is a combo guard that can and will play PG. He's not some guy that struggled to bring the ball up or to score against smaller quick PG's. He's actually capable of guarding PG's and SG's.
I think Iman will be able to adjust to being more of a distributor because that's what he was until they asked him to score more. He may start off slow but I think his ability on D will eventually get him more PT. We don't have another guard like him. His breakdown ability and going strong to the rim is very much needed. If Iman can develop chemistry with STAT, Melo and Tyson, this could be a really amazing team. Bibby will look like a slug next to Iman. How long do you think it will be before MDA promotes this kid over Bibby?
The Frontcourt is set and the Backcourt is up and coming. We're in good shape IMO. I think Iman and Fields are the future backcourt.
