TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[Kammrath]

It is misleading from the standpoint that you are implying these numbers are unique to him.  When you see that they are similar for the rest of the starting lineup, it paints a completely different (and more accurate) picture.

But the stat I am sharing IS unique to him. 



Look at the defensive on/off for the Mavs through 41 games. 

Of the guys with 500+ minutes, SD is the team bottom at -7.6. The next closest is DFS with -4.6. Then Luka with -3.9. And McGee in 214 minutes is only -2.8.

In On/Off numbers the far extreme on either end tends to be really telling and easier to interpret and potentially easier to address (the middle numbers are way messier and harder to sort through when looking at context). Luka is the extreme on offense with a +13.9 (not surprising). Maxi is the extreme on offense negatively -6.3. Green is the extreme on D with +12.8 (not surprising to me). SD is the extreme on defense negatively. 

Again, that does NOT mean Maxi is THE problem with the offense or SD is THE problem with the D. Not at all. But somehow their role within the context of the games is not currently working for the team on that end of the court. So the coaches and GM should take a long look at it.