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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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Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) has a shot blocked by Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Heat won 102-96
May 3, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) has a shot blocked by Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Heat won 102-96. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 1: Hassan Whiteside

Some pundits and analysts see Hassan Whiteside as a head case. If he wore out his welcome with the Miami Heat, the Knicks should open The Garden gates for him.

How often does a player record a triple-double with blocks? Whiteside stands alone within the last three seasons, per ESPN Stats and Info:

Sure, he can become troublesome at times, and head coach Jeff Hornacek may have to pull him out of games on occasion. However, with a player possessing his talent, you weigh the good and the bad.

Do you think the Golden State Warriors think about dumping forward Draymond Green after all his technical fouls and questionable kicks?

Probably not.

Whiteside and Green jawed at each other during the season and play different positions, but they’re both supremely talented assets with an edge.

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The Knicks can’t afford to pass on an exceptional talent, especially on the defensive end. Whiteside averaged 14.2 points, 11.8 rebounds and led the league with 3.7 blocks per game during the previous season.

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