Theo Ratliff to the Lakers Makes the NBA’s Best Front Line Even Better

The Los Angeles Lakers may not be able to sign Tracy McGrady, and Chris Paul may be out of reach, but the recently announced signings of center Theo Ratliff and forward Matt Barnes make the Lakers' offseason a rousing success.

Ratliff makes the NBA's best front court even deeper, and along with his six foot eleven size comes the reputation of a feared shot-blocker and a decent rebounder as well.

The Lakers' starting front court of Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol was already arguably the biggest and most talented in the league, and with players like Lamar Odom, Ratliff, and DJ Mbenga coming off the bench, what other team can match their size and skill?

Barnes will add to the dilemma of opponents because his defensive prowess from the forward position serves as t...

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