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NBA: Power Ranking Every Team’s Starting Frontcourt Entering 2016-17

By Tony Webb

Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first quarter in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first quarter in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 16, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) controls the ball against Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Kings 123-108. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) controls the ball against Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Kings 123-108. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /

22. Houston Rockets

Projected Starting Frontcourt: Trevor Ariza, Ryan Anderson, Clint Capela

The Rockets’ frontcourt may be very hit or miss this season. Dwight Howard is now gone, which gives the team chemistry a chance at least. Clint Capela will finally get a chance to show what he can do.

He is a great rebounder and defensively capable where he can fill in the Howard void. The Ryan Anderson signing was a tad surprising, but the Rockets needed a stretch 4 who can shoot the ball and Anderson can do that.

I’ve always enjoyed Ariza as a player, he makes defensive plays and plays smart basketball. This team is all James Harden and this new look frontcourt will need time to mesh and fit together. It may take time and some nights could be rough.

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