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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 13, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) and forward Amir Johnson (90) celebrate against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) and forward Amir Johnson (90) celebrate against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Boston Celtics

Projected Frontcourt: Jae Crowder, Amir Johnson, Al Horford

As the Celtics continue their climb to the top of the Eastern Conference, they were able to grab one of free agencies biggest prizes in Al Horford.

Horford is a really good all-around basketball player. Nothing flashy, but shoots the ball over 50 percent from the field, rebounds efficiently, especially on the offensive glass, and is a big contributor on the defensive end.

Crowder was one of the more improved players in the league last season. A solid two-way player who quietly averaged 14 PPG last season. Johnson isn’t anything special on offense, but his defense is solid and he is exactly what the Celtics need in the lineup. With Avery Bradley and Isaiah Thomas in the backcourt, this is very good starting five.

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