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

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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May 12, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) brings the ball up the court against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (21) during the first quarter in game six of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
May 12, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) brings the ball up the court against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (21) during the first quarter in game six of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

2. San Antonio Spurs

Projected Starting Frontcourt: Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge, Pau Gasol

It’ll be weird not to see Tim Duncan in this starting lineup once the season starts, as the guaranteed Hall of Famer, and one of the greatest players of all-time, decided to hang it up.

The Spurs brought in Pau Gasol, who even in his older age still plays at a high level, is a great handed big man with a nice shooting range. Team that with Leonard and Aldridge, you have a top NBA frontcourt. Leonard is the ultimate two-way player who not only is a lockdown defender, but his offensive game continues to develop.

Aldridge is capable of big numbers and his 20-footer is almost a guaranteed two points. The new Big 3 in San Antonio were all in the top 20 in PER and top 30 in BP/M last season. They are long, big and will be a nightmare for teams throughout the season as the Spurs refuse to start over, continuing their longevity atop the Western Conference.

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