Ibaka was an incredible shot-blocker, registered 3. Ibaka actually finished just 19 blocks shy of the New Jersey Nets and had more than a hundred more than DeAndre Jordan, who finished second. But Chandler was more of an overall defensive force. Ibaka played only Ibaka is only 22 and a growing defensive player. Dwight Howard finished third with points, LeBron James fourth with points and Kevin Garnett fifth with 44 points.
As there usually is, there were a few curious votes as Russell Westbrook picked up a third place vote, Mike Conley got two third place votes, Greg Monroe one third place vote and Joakim Noah two second place votes.
Clippers vs. Panic meter: Blazers have work to do Sam Quinn 7 min read. He told Begley :. He's done everything to put us in the position where we are today. You don't find very many centers that [are] committed like he is, don't have any hidden agendas. You know, it's not about Tyson Chandler, it's always about the team and, you know, that speaks volumes. That unselfishness and commitment to winning is precisely what will keep New York on the map for the next several years. The announcement couldn't have come at a better time for the reeling Knicks, who—until now—have had nothing to focus on except for the fact that they'll be without Stoudemire for Game 3 against the Heat because he lacerated his hand by punching a fire extinguisher after the team's Game 2 loss.
Perhaps the announcement will even give New York the boost it needs to snag a win at home in Game 3. Last season, the Knicks ranked 22nd in defensive efficiency, a measure of points allowed per possessions. After Chandler was obtained via a three-team sign-and-trade in the offseason, the Knicks surged to fifth in defensive efficiency, thanks largely to Chandler.
Chandler didn't finish the season leading the NBA in blocks or rebounds, but his impact could be felt when he wasn't in the lineup. In the four games he missed, opponents scored an average of points per game. The 7-foot-1 Chandler was also a defensive linchpin for the Dallas Mavericks during their title run last season.
He finished third in Defensive Player of the Year voting last year. Chandler, along with Woodson, immediately changed the defensive culture for the Knicks at the start of the season. Chandler is never one to promote himself, but he's fully aware of the impact he's had on the Knicks' defense in his first season in New York.
I try to give my teammates no excuses because I feel like if I'm going to go out there and I'm going to do it, then they can do the exact same thing. Flu-like symptoms have slowed Chandler the past five days, including Game 1 against the Miami Heat , but said he "felt a lot more like myself" after Tuesday's off day.
He hopes to be percent for Game 3 on Thursday night. Skip to main content Skip to navigation.
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