I guess it is because he was obviously the most important player to our team, which showed when he wasn't in the lineup.
We were only a top defensive team when he was playing his best. He obviously wasn't enough for us to go past the 2nd round and/or even make it a series.
While we did have many injuries and "The Flu", we were no where competitive on either end to be considered a challenge for The Heat.
The series showed, we had not chance in containing the Heat, with the DPOY. While I somewhat agree with what you guys are saying.
I think this is what decided the decision of Chandlernot making the 1st defensive team.
Like Lebron and Durant, Durant should have been the MVP for the league, but I guess since he was the scoring leader already, the league wanted to share some of the glory to the "King"
Lebron is worth more to to OKC to some eyes because, OKC still has players like Harden and lesser extents, of Westbrook and Ibaka.
There is much more talent in OKC vs Miami and their bench.
It was obvious we didn't have the ability to contain the Heat, with DPOY, I would like to make it our #1 priority this summer to add the right players to continue this ability to make us a great defensive team. While adding penetration from the back up PG, and from other positions like OKC, while utilizing the ability to move the basketball like The Spurs, with the combination of penetration, post presence, good spacing, with good shooters, and good ball movement.
This is why I would like to trade Amare very much, because he hurts our defense, and we need a nice anchor of Tyson Chandler, a healthy Iman(it was our biggest blow, the way he went down, looks very serious, and will be a big ??? for next season), with an additional 2-3 players, to be our anchors.
I feel TC, took too much weight on his shoulders, while trying to do too much. He was our only true legit consistent RB, shot blocker, and setting great screens *aside from JJ*
We need a player that contribute as a help defender, so TC doesn't always leaves his man, losing position for the RB, and make our opponents guess if he will help or not.
This player must be able block shots, grab rebounds, fight for position, while not being a weak link, and good overall game. Taj Gibson would be a great example of what we need
but Chicago will not give a player of his caliber up, or the other DPOY candidate, Serge Ibaka.
There are some players that are attainable would as FAs and would fit the description with versatility would be
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AK47
Odom
Kenyon Martin
Diaw
JJ Hickson
Ryan Hollins
maybe have a combination of a stretch 4 type with a defensive 4 as well
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Donte Green is 6'11, with good athleticism, and great reach.
Reggie Evans, while he isn't a real shot blocker or scoring presence, he would be a nice energy player to compliment what TC does, with hard work, and hustle, on our bench.
Camby, I am not sure if he can play with TC given their lack of offense, speed at their age, but they would bring some shot blocking/length together. To me, Camby should always be the weakside shot blocker, I would welcome him back to the Garden, but he just always seems to be looking for the team willing to pay the most for his services, rather than the team that would fit what he can fit in and/or chase a ring.
FULL MLE candidates, not sure if any of these guys will be attainable with just the FULL MLE, but should keep an eye on
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KG, I don't think we will be the only offering the FULL MLE for his services, after his performance in the play offs, even with his age, he is still one of the best all round players and defenders in the league. UFA
ILaysova, is a stretch 3-4, with a deadly shot but he has insane reach that helps his abilities to rebounding, 2nd chance points, shot blocking, steals, and dangerous on the fast break. UFA
Ryan Anderson, can hit that 3pointer, and grab some some rebounds. He is much better than Amare in defense and rebounding, and can actually spread the floor. However, he average at best for his defensive/ rebounding for his size and position. RFA
5/23/2012 3:00 PM
It's like winning MVP but not making the All-Star Team. 
