(12-20-2019, 12:27 AM)radioaktiv Wrote: I'd like to see more stats, please.
2019-20 NBA Math
Offensive Points Added (OPA) - Defensive Points Saved (DPS) - Total Points Added (TPA)
DFS - 755 MIN - 10.97 OPA - 7.83 DPS - 18.80 TPA (better)
RoCo - 750 MIN - 0.00 OPA - 3.02 DPS - 3.02 TPA
ESPN Defensive Real Plus/Minus
DFS - .094 (better)
RoCo - 1.38
Of course, I'll add, evaluating a player's defensive impact based on stats alone is a fools errand. But I think it's just as disingenuous to rely on reputation. RoCo made a name for himself on a winning team in a big media market (Philly). No doubt he's a strong defender, but I have a hunch, if the Mavs maintain 55 - 56 win pace with DFS getting third-most minutes while defending the opponent's best player, his reputation will rise.
Most importantly, in the end, it's all about the team. Neither JET nor JJB were the best guards in the league when the Mavs won a championship. But they were the best guards for the Mavs. And they wouldn't have a title without both of them.