Do the Knicks have enough frontcourt depth for title defense? 3 reasons for optimism

But I'm weirdly intrigued by the possibility that New York's frontcourt could end up being even better this year. Here are three reasons why:

As great as Robinson is as a rebounder, Drummond gives the Knicks another elite option on the glass. And offensively, he's a different type of player. He doesn't finish above the rim like Robinson can. But Drummond is a quicker decision-maker as a passer, a far superior free-throw shooter at over 60% in consecutive years, and he has even started to shoot spot-up 3-pointers. Drummond made 32 of his 90 shots from 3 last season, which is an incredible development for a player who was once one of the most hackable players in the league, much like Robinson is today.

Nobody is confusing Drummond with Karl-Anthony Towns , but these skills give Knicks head coach Mike Brown some extra options with his backup units. Drummond can screen and roll, spot up in the corner or run handoffs. Robinson was more of a run-and-dunk player.