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New York Knicks: Ranking 5 Replacements for Robin Lopez

By Maurice Moton

Apr 7, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 7, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) is fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) during the first half in game three of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena
May 6, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) is fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) during the first half in game three of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 2: Al Horford

Al Horford, the four-time All-Star, plays both ends of the court at a premium level, and he’s a high-character player with playoff experience.

Horford averaged 15.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per contest during the 2015-16 season. He knows his spots and finds his teammates on the court. The 6’10” center made 50 percent of his field-goal attempts and dished 3.2 assists per contest last year.

The 10th-year pro doesn’t give fans pizzazz or headlines to read about online or in the newspapers, but he fills the box score. Horford would easily become the second-best player on the Knicks’ roster.

He’s smaller in stature compared to the previous three candidates on this list, but he’s developed a three-point shot, which makes him viable in a small-ball lineup.

Without a doubt, the Knicks would have to offer a max deal to lure him away from the Atlanta Hawks into the Big Apple.

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