Tyson Chandler's departure left a question mark in the middle for the New York Knicks, but there are some viable replacements currently on the roster.
Samuel Dalembert and Jason Smith may not be former defensive players of the year, but both men are solid enough to hold the middle down for the time being.
New York needs rim protectors and hard-nosed defense in the post, and each man fills some of those voids.
Samuel Dalembert
Dalembert is at his best as a weak-side shot blocker, but he isn't exactly a slouch as a rim protector.
His attitude and passion can fluctuate at times, but when he's focused and happy, he's a solid stop-gap replacement for Chandler.
Former Knick Willis Reed had some encouraging words to say about the newcomer:
Dalembert runs the floor well, and he finishes around the rim. He's made 10-of-14 field goals thus far and has taken advantage of the easy looks he's received.
Unlike Chandler, he's also worked on his jumper a little, via BasketballInsiders.com, “I’m not neces ...
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