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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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Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (right) celebrates with Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (left) after Winslow made a three point basket during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (right) celebrates with Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (left) after Winslow made a three point basket during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

12. Miami Heat

Projected Starting Frontcourt: Justise Winslow, Chris Bosh, Hassan Whiteside

A big part of this ranking position is the health of Chris Bosh. Still plenty left to contribute, Bosh has only played in 97 games the past two seasons. Dwyane Wade’s departure means a big year for Winslow.

Winslow strives on the defensive end, but the Heat need to find how to replace 19 PPG that Wade had a year ago. Winslow’s shooting will need to develop.

Whiteside’s 3.7 BPG lead the league, he averaged a double-double and possessed a 25.7 PER last season. Ready to repeat his success, the Heat are in need of the frontcourt to step up and lead the way this season.

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