04-09-2021, 02:54 PM
(04-09-2021, 02:47 PM)Kammrath Wrote: So that's just not even true. Let's take a look:
Defensive On/Off...
JB: +4.1
JR: -4.1
Defensive RAPTOR...
JB: +0.3
JR: -0.6
DRPM...
JB: -0.13
JR: +0.04
Synergy Pick and Roll Ball Handler D...
JB: 0.94 PPP
JR: 1.07 PPP
Synergy Pick and Roll Roll-Man D...
JB: 0.55 PPP
JR: 0.91 PPP
Synergy Isolation D...
JB: 0.95 PPP
JR: 0.92 PPP
Synergy Spot Up D...
JB: 1.14 PPP
JR: 1.22 PPP
Synergy Off Screen D...
JB: 1.00 PPP
JR: 1.03 PPP
The only metrics where JR is better than JB is DRPM (which had its formula changed and is not as trust worthy in many eyes) and a slight advantage in Isolation D. Otherwise JB is across the board the better defender this year.
The difference between DRPM and the metrics your using is that it includes context like the other players on the court. JR is generally playing against much better competition who start vs JB. Also, I am guessing you are just looking at this year, which is a fairly small sample and muddied by the whole Covid thing. I find that its difficult to assess player defense with stats and you need a particularly big sample (like multiple years) to get a decent picture. Both DRPM and VORP suggest JR is significantly better over the longer haul.