Draymond Green is a player who can defend from the first position to the fifth position, which is also his signature skill in the league, he is not the kind of person who relies on the big man! The height of the player to get the advantage of defense, but he is one of the smartest non-ball defenders. He is the foundation of the Warriors' defensive system, and even if he can't get a few points in one game, there is no substitute value. So counting Draymond Green, what are the top no-ball defenders in the league today?
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="3" > Matisse-Sable</h1>
Before entering the NBA, Sable was already about to be blown up by the media, saying that he was the next generation of iron gates and so on, and he also proved this on the NBA field. His defensive IQ is excellent, he can judge the opponent's offensive line very accurately, and he is not the type that blindly steals and is ruthlessly passed by the opponent.
He has an excellent ability to move sideways, can keep up with the star guards who have heads and faces in the league, (these star guards have a black history here in Sable) and, because of his excellent lateral speed, he can make up for teammates missed by teammates, and even complete local one-two defenses, which is really rare for a defender player.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="5" > Draymond-Green</h1>
It was only in the second half of last season that Dream Green began to gradually reduce the number of times he was met by fans. And his chemistry with Curry is getting better and better, and as a fan, we see this picture, which is really pleasing to the eye. According to statistics, when Green is on the floor, the Warriors score 10.5 points per hundred rounds.
Of course, his role is not limited to the offensive end, and green on the defensive end is still very strong. Toscano Anderson and Wiggins can play the role of defending the opposite arrow figure, while Green can act as a defensive center, making up for it in the right place. Especially when he plays the team's small ball center at key moments of the game, the team's chances of victory will be greatly improved, and there are statistics that show that when Green plays the center at key moments, the Warriors' winning rate can reach more than 70%.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="7" > Giannis Antetokounmpo</h1>
Giannis Antetokounmpo has the height of an interior player and the speed at which a striker moves. In general, a star of his level needs to contribute more on the offensive end, which often makes people overlook his role on the defensive end.
The Milwaukee Bucks have a lot of defensive toughsters, Brooke Lopez may be the team's number one framer, Holliday and DiVinchenzo's biting ability is also the top in the league, and Middleton also has very good physical conditions, so Alphabet Brother usually does not go to the opposing offensive arrows, but he has to play a role in the defensive end. Statistics show that when Giannis and Lopez are on the floor at the same time, the opponent player's basket shooting rate is only 41.9%, which is a very scary statistic.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="9" > Lonzo-Bauer</h1>
Lonzo Ball's basketball IQ is undoubtedly at the top of the entire NBA, and he can very quickly identify defensive holes and use them to create opportunities. The creative quarterback's long biography is also enough to make people addicted, and it also shows the exquisite skills of Bauer himself.
This is especially true on the defensive end, because of his excellent physical talent, he always directly defends the opposing team's offensive top soldiers in the game, so does the Los Angeles Lakers, and so does the Chicago Bulls. What makes his influence on defense to a higher level is his ability to assist in defense, and his excellent rate of defense in place has made him deeply trusted by his defensive coaches.
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After being eliminated last year in one of the most humiliating ways, Leonard played a really good season. He averaged 25+6+5 per game, and was named an All-Star starter, named to the NBA, and his playoff performance was taken to the next level, averaging more than 30 points per game.
The above is basically related to offense, let's talk about defense, last season the Clippers' defensive performance in the regular season was indeed very average, but in the playoffs, the Clippers' small lineup showed a strong defensive discipline, Leonard was particularly good on the defensive end, completely dominating both ends of the attack and defense.