Look2Me4Guidance
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I heard on a podcast Holmes pick and roll defence is worse than Aytons.
Although of guys that are in the regular rotation he actually has the best defensive rating (106 - cringe)
Does get high numbers of 'stocks' though. You reckon he is a good defender?
Pick and roll defence is one aspect of defence but I’d be surprised if that was accurate.
Take this from a month ago
He makes players change their shot which is a big aspect of defending and usually more impactful.
He’s a bit of a bull in a china shop on the fouls, but I’ll take that from a backup C.
He’s got a DFG% of 51 on shots less than 6 feet.
Embiid is at 53.6
Gobert is 56.8
Capela is 60.7
Jokic is 61.2
Ayton is 64
So yes I think he’s a good defender.