#matchup-based defense

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Who is Really the Best Defensive Center in the League?

Who is Really the Best Defensive Center in the League?

As with the previous posts in this series which detailed the best defenders at each position, I start with the question “Who are the best defensive centers in the league?” In order to address the question properly when evaluating centers, however, it is necessary to answer a prior question. What isa center’s defensive role in the modern NBA? During some prior eras, the center could remain near…

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Steals Don't Mean Squat

If we know anything about defensive statistics, it's that steals don't mean squat. Fortunately, I've found a way to accurately determine which defenders force the most turnovers.

If there’s one thing we know about defensive statistics in the NBA, it’s that steals don’t mean squat. James Harden was second in the league in steals per game last year, and Andre Drummond was eighth. This was not merely an illusion created by the two playing lots of minutes, as both ranked within the top 20 in the league in steals per 36 minutes. In 2016-17, Manu Ginobili and T.J.…

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