05-13-2026, 05:17 PM
(05-13-2026, 05:12 PM)Winter Wrote: One of the reasons Cason Wallace was picked pretty high in the 2024 draft was his defense. Even though he was a slightly undersized PG (just like several in this draft) he was a very good defender in college.
I can't find many in the first round this year that have that pedigree. I think Flemings grades out fairly well (and playing for Houston helps), but not many of the other PGs that I see have much defensive presence on paper this year. Have I missed any?
Flemings, Burries, and Philon are the only positive defenders at the PG position, based on college tape. Others have traits that translate. NBA defense usually comes down to effort on a nightly basis, if you have the traits.