Can Amare Stoudemire Learn from the Veterans?

Defense!! Defense!! That is the common chant roaring from the fans that pack Madison Square Garden for every home game.  Defense is the heart and soul of New York basketball. It has been for many decades. Back in the 90’s, the Knicks and defense went hand in hand.  The Knicks were known for their rough and intimidating style of defense. In the early 90’s it was guys like Charles Oakley, Anthony Mason and Patrick Ewing who struck fear into the hearts of opposing players. They brought that swagger that anchored the defense. In the late 90’s it was guys like Marcus Camby and Kurt Thomas who continued the tradition of tough defense and intimidation. Fast forward to present day and the Knicks find themselves with players that remind you of those 90’s Knicks. Guys that give you 100% on the defensive end every night.  I’m talking about the return of Marcus Camby and Kurt Thomas to go along with Tyson Chandler. Let’s start with reigning defensive player of the year, Tyson Chandler....