Successful N.B.A. teams need a presence in the paint, someone who can score in the lane and draw double-teams, and Sweetney could be the Knicks' most complete option there.

Meanwhile, not only did Iverson score, but he got his teammates involved, finding others for wide open shots when he drew double-teams from Indiana's defense.

But the Bulldogs are savvy passers and are well schooled at drawing double-teams and dishing off.

Baker is receiving counseling, and the Knicks are benefiting from his rebounding, if not his scoring and ability to draw double-teams.

He drew double-teams, he made people guard him in the low post.

In a defense-oriented series like this, it helps the Knicks to have a player like Ewing - a scorer who demands constant attention, and who can draw double-teams that free his teammates.

Duncan said Wednesday that he planned to ask for the ball more to draw double-teams.

By his mere presence on the field, Coles drew double-teams that created space for Jerricho Cotchery, who had seven catches, and Justin McCareins, who made five.

On offense, he draws double-teams and creates opportunities.

Geathers, one of the league's strongest players, drew constant double-teams, freeing other pass rushers.