11-20-2020, 01:42 PM
(11-20-2020, 01:29 PM)Fuerza1 Wrote: Green has quick feet and was fearless on defense so I was surprised to see how "poor" his defensive 1v1 stats were per Synergy but we don't know the sample size and context of those situations. Just something to keep in mind.
Some guys turn into defensive studs in the league where it was the opposite in college such as Murray from the Spurs.
Defense is all about effort, technique, and the guys around you. I think Green will be fine on that end, it's the 3PT shot that I am more concerned about because that is the only way he sees the floor on a consistent basis. Or else he's just another JJax.
I think early on he could be somewhere between Brewer and Crowder. 15 mins/game sound about right unless that 3PT shot is locked and loaded year 1.
Instincts and IQ. Guys like Lowry, CP3, Ingles aren´t elite athlets but great defenders.
If quickness and jumping ability would translate to great defense guys like DeRozan, Westbrook or Wiggins wouldn´t be liabilities.