The New York Knicks are looking desperately for some frontcourt help, and Chris "Birdman" Andersen would be an ideal target.
According to a tweet from ESPN NBA writer Jared Zwerling, Andersen is open to signing with the Knicks and is willing to sign for the veteran minimum.
Andersen would be a great fit for New York for a variety of reasons. He would step right in as a fourth option behind Amar'e Stoudemire, Tyson Chandler and Marcus Camby.
Stoudemire fills the role as the main inside scorer, while Chandler and Camby are both top-tier rebounders and solid defenders.
Andersen would be a more physical presence who could end up as the Knicks' top interior defender. Last season, Andersen averaged over a block per game despite playing only 15.2 minutes per game.
Matched with Camby and Chandler, the Knicks could have one of the most defensively intimidating frontcourts in the NBA. Very few teams would be able to consistently score inside on that frontcourt.
Andersen is an underrated offensive presence. A former slam-dunk contest contender, Andersen is an efficient interior scorer capable of the occasional highlight reel du ...
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Knicks Rumors: Chris Andersen Is Ideal Target to Provide Frontcourt Depth
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