The 'No Defense' Team

Had to post this over here since they mentioned MFMP's favorite Ramon Sessions, as well as a number of other players.

about 1 year ago SpursfanSteve 9 comments 0 recs |

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I like that the author focused on d-rtg differentials

because d-rtgs can’t be compared from player to player. The differential vs. the team average shows value.

Oh, and of course I’m going to defend my man Ramon. His differential was only 2 points off the team average. He’s always been a sub-par defender, but he’s never played on a team where defense was a priority. I think he’s capable of at least being serviceable. However, his team defense and iso defense were abysmal this season— like Charlie Villanueva abysmal.

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by Mike Payne on May 16, 2011 8:01 PM EDT reply actions

From the article—

Kudos to: Greg Monroe, Detroit. Monroe was possibly the best two-way rookie in the league this season, even counting Blake Griffin. (I’m NOT saying he’s better than Griffin overall. Just saying Monroe immediately is a two-way impact player, and Griffin isn’t yet.)

Monroe was a very efficient offensive post player and a slightly-better-than-average defensive player, which is saying something, because he was in the middle of Piston defensive awfulness.

by -PS- on May 16, 2011 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 7 recs