01-19-2021, 07:38 PM
Watched some Knicks highlights and and was suprised by Randle`s defense. Obviously not the best option to make a case but his improved athleticism is really helping him on the perimeter. Still lacks the wingspan to be a good help defender in the paint but he can at least stay in front of most SFs/PFs. He also has the strength to defend the post.
Numbers support the eyetest.
Defensive on/off: -4.5 (don´t think he is as good as the lineup data suggests because he plays most of his minutes next to Robinson who is the defensive anchor of the team)
DBPM: +0.9 (similar to Luka: good DREB numbers lead to good defensive boxscore metrics)
DRaptor: + 1.3
DFG%: -5.6
Still don´t think that he is more than average on defense but next to a good rim protector/help defender he can have a positive impact. I think KP/Randle or Maxi/Randle lineups would be above average on defense as long as the Mavs perimeter defense isn´t terrible.
Among the guys that match Johnsons salary he is slowly turning into my favorit option. Problem is that with each good game his value increases. Not to mention that the Knicks might want to avoid another trade with the Mavs.
Let´s say the Mavs offer:
Johnson + lift restricitions on the 2023 1st + 2025 1st --> Randle
In the summer this would have been an overpay. Right now it probably isn´t enough.
Numbers support the eyetest.
Defensive on/off: -4.5 (don´t think he is as good as the lineup data suggests because he plays most of his minutes next to Robinson who is the defensive anchor of the team)
DBPM: +0.9 (similar to Luka: good DREB numbers lead to good defensive boxscore metrics)
DRaptor: + 1.3
DFG%: -5.6
Still don´t think that he is more than average on defense but next to a good rim protector/help defender he can have a positive impact. I think KP/Randle or Maxi/Randle lineups would be above average on defense as long as the Mavs perimeter defense isn´t terrible.
Among the guys that match Johnsons salary he is slowly turning into my favorit option. Problem is that with each good game his value increases. Not to mention that the Knicks might want to avoid another trade with the Mavs.
Let´s say the Mavs offer:
Johnson + lift restricitions on the 2023 1st + 2025 1st --> Randle
In the summer this would have been an overpay. Right now it probably isn´t enough.