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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 14, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) talks to forward Jimmy Butler (21) against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Bulls beat the Raptors 109-107. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) talks to forward Jimmy Butler (21) against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Bulls beat the Raptors 109-107. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

11. Chicago Bulls

Projected Starting Frontcourt: Jimmy Butler, Taj Gibson, Robin Lopez

I’ve talked about the Bulls enough in other articles I’ve done, you can read those for more detail. No way Wade and Butler will split time at shooting guard, so Butler will start at the 3 spot. Butler has abilities to average 22 PPG; his shooting continues to improve and distributes the ball quite well.

The arrival of Wade and Rondo in the backcourt might cause a few set backs to begin the season in seeing where everything fits. Lopez is a gritty grinder who knows what his role is. This is a big year for Gibson, finally getting his opportunity to be a full-time starter.

His rebounding number will go up and get more opportunities to top his career average of 9.2 PPG.

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