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Tyson Chandler | Center

Team: New York Knicks
Age / DOB:  (30) / 10/2/1982
Ht / Wt:  7'1' / 240
College: None
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Tyson Chandler is hoping to be a focal point of the Knicks offense, vowing to work on his game and become a better player in the offseason.
"Tyson physically has to get back. I think he has to get on a weight program and try to bulk up a little bit. We have talked about that some as well as trying to develop a little bit on the low block and feel good about it," Mike Woodson said. Chandler also made some comments during the Knicks playoff run about the need to share the ball, so it's possible he's looking for the Knicks to change some things up. May 24 - 1:10 PM
Source: Knicksnow.com

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Tyson Chandler - C - Knicks

Mike Woodson wants Tyson Chandler to bulk up during the offseason as well as develop a low post game.

After Chandler took a side swipe at the coaching staff during his exit interview, Woodson fired back with his own critiques of the center's game. Chandler was not himself down the stretch, and he'll need to return to previous form for the Knicks to meet expectations.
Source: Jonah Ballow on Twitter
May 21 - 11:17 AM
Tyson Chandler - C - Knicks

Tyson Chandler took a subtle jab at the Knicks coaching staff at his exit interview, saying he would "like for us to develop some consistency with the offensive game plan."

"Right now, we're a jump-shooting team. I would like us to have a free-flowing offense that we all can be comfortable with," Chandler said. "Everybody to a man is going to have to come back better, including the coaches," he added. Chandler was not himself prior to the Knicks season ending, but it's clear he seems some obvious areas where the team can improve on the offensive end.
Source: New York Post
May 21 - 8:26 AM
Tyson Chandler - C - Knicks

Tyson Chandler admitted at his exit interview on Monday that he was not fully healthy after dealing with strep throat in addition to his neck injury during the playoffs.

Chandler battled a neck issue toward the end of the regular season and he never really healed to the point where he was at full strength. Additionally, Chandler's strep throat caused him to lose weight, and he said that impacted him more than the neck issue. "I wasn't where I wanted to be (physically)," he said. "Tried to give the team everything I had." Chandler fouled out of the Game 6 loss with two points and six rebounds, and he was a complete no-show against Roy Hibbert in the second round.
Source: Howard Beck on Twitter
May 20 - 12:45 PM
Tyson Chandler - C - Knicks

Tyson Chandler fouled out of Saturday's Game 6 with two points, six rebounds and zero blocks.

He lasted under 23 minutes and was once again decimated by Roy Hibbert (21 points, 12 rebounds, five blocks), further evidence that his sore wrist, neck and back have limited him in the postseason. The former Defensive Player of the Year will earn a guaranteed $28.7 million over the next two seasons and New York can only hope that he stays healthy, as he's missed an average of 22.4 games since 2008-09.
Related: Roy Hibbert
May 18 - 11:44 PM
Tyson Chandler - C - Knicks

Tyson Chandler had his wrist taped at practice Saturday but said it's "fine."

"Fine" is the same way Chandler described his back and neck, which have hindered him for much of this postseason. We have no doubt that Chandler will be in the lineup for Game 6, but we also don't think he's anywhere close to as healthy as Chandler and the Knicks say he is. The Knicks must win Game 6 to avoid elimination.
Source: Ian Begley on Twitter
May 18 - 1:08 PM
Tyson Chandler - C - Knicks

Updating a previous item, Tyson Chandler (back, neck) is "fine," and is expected to play in Game 6 vs. the Pacers.

We never doubted Chandler would play in Game 6, but it's encouraging to hear nonetheless. Of course, we wouldn't expect the Knicks to give much detail on injuries considering the track record with the team, but Chandler will be out there for Saturday's must-win affair.
Source: Ian Begley on Twitter
May 17 - 1:24 PM
Tyson Chandler - C - Knicks

Tyson Chandler sustained injuries to his back and knee in the Game 5 win over the Pacers on Thursday.

The Knicks kept their season alive, and although it's not clear how the injuries may impact Chandler moving forward, he's fully expecting to play in Game 6. "I probably wont get the best night's sleep," he said. Chandler took a late tumble and left the court during the final minute, but we'd be surprised if he was forced to miss Game 6 with New York's season still on the line.
Source: New York Post
May 17 - 9:06 AM
Tyson Chandler - C - Knicks

Tyson Chandler believes the Knicks have to be "willing passers" to succeed vs. the Pacers.

In other words, Chandler called out his teammates for not sharing the ball. "I watched the tape myself and there are open looks," he said. "We have to be willing passers. You have to sacrifice yourself sometimes for the betterment of the team and for the betterment of your teammates." Chandler didn't specifically call out anyone, but it's pretty easy to agree with what he's saying.
Source: New York Daily News
May 13 - 9:25 AM
Tyson Chandler - C - Knicks

Tyson Chandler said that his neck is feeling the best it has in "several weeks."

Chandler is 9-of-16 through five games and has played 30 minutes or more in three straight games, and the Knicks desperately need to get him more involved on the offensive end. Chandler shot 63.8 percent from the floor in the regular season while averaging a double-double, and that's the version of Chandler the Knicks need. With the pick-and-roll proving successful with Raymond Felton, the Knicks should make an effort to feed their big man in Game 6.
Source: New York Post
May 3 - 10:21 AM
Tyson Chandler - C - Knicks

Tyson Chandler (neck) was receiving treatment on Thursday.

Chandler played 34 minutes, the most he's played in the first round. He had eight points, 11 boards and three steals, and the Knicks will need him to be as close to full strength as possible heading into Friday's Game 6 vs. the Celtics.
Source: Al Iannazzone on Twitter
May 2 - 12:38 PM
Tyson Chandler - C - Knicks

Tyson Chandler (neck) said that he's "close to 100 %."

Chandler hasn't been fully healthy for quite some time, and although he's been at far less than full strength in Round 1, the Knicks have been able to stay successful. "These three games have been my conditioning," he said. "I feel like I'm getting better and better every game." The improved health of Chandler will only make the Knicks more dangerous going forward.
Source: New York Daily News
Apr 28 - 10:04 AM
Tyson Chandler - C - Knicks

Tyson Chandler confirmed that he's feeling more "lively" than he did during Game 1 of the first round series vs. Boston.

"Game 2, I was a lot more lively," he said. "My legs were a lot better. I feel I'll be even better in Game 3 and start sprinting the floor and creating second-chance opportunities." Chandler has been limited to under 25 minutes in each of the first two games of the series, and even though he's feeling better, he's still not at full strength. Kenyon Martin's addition has proven extremely valuable for New York.
Related: Kenyon Martin
Source: New York Daily News
Apr 26 - 9:29 AM
Tyson Chandler - C - Knicks

Knicks coach Mike Woodson says Tyson Chandler lost weight while dealing with his neck injury and hasn't yet recovered.

Chandler and Woodson have both noted that the big man is slowly but surely improving his conditioning, something likely connected to his weight loss. Although Chandler's still not 100 percent, the Knicks have been saved by the signing of veteran Kenyon Martin, who has been a huge piece both off the bench and in the starting lineup. Chandler played 22 minutes during a Game 2 win, but it's possible that could creep upward during Friday's Game 3.
Related: Kenyon Martin
Source: Al Iannazzone on Twitter
Apr 24 - 3:29 PM
Tyson Chandler - C - Knicks

Tyson Chandler played 22 minutes against the Celtics during a Game 2 win, scoring three points with five boards and one block.

He still not at 100 percent even though he and Mike Woodson have been saying his health and conditioning are improving. The Kenyon Martin signing has been big and K-Mart played 23 minutes with three points, 11 boards and four blocks. The Knicks will head to Boston for Game 3 on Friday and the two days off should help Chandler's health.
Apr 23 - 11:16 PM

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All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Raymond Felton
2Pablo Prigioni
SG1Jason Kidd
2J.R. Smith
3James White
SF1Iman Shumpert
2Steve Novak
3Quentin Richardson
PF1Carmelo Anthony
2Amare Stoudemire
3Chris Copeland
4Kenyon Martin
C1Tyson Chandler
2Marcus Camby
3Earl Barron