Thinking Basketball #220: The best defenders of the last 15 years | Guards
Aug 18, 2023
Host Ben and guest Cody discuss the challenges of evaluating small defenders and their selection process for the best guard defenders of the last 15 years. They compare the defensive abilities of Kyle Lowry and Mike Conley, analyze single season spikes in defensive impact metrics, explore the defensive prowess of injured players, and discuss the skills of John Wall, Jason Kidd, Marcus Smart, Derek White, and Alex Caruso.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Evaluating the Defensive Value of Guards
04:31 • 13min
Comparing the Defensive Abilities of Kyle Lowry and Mike Conley
17:04 • 3min
The Defensive Impact of Single Season Spikes in Metrics
19:49 • 17min
Defensive abilities of a player and philosophical questions about defense
37:00 • 3min
Comparing the Defensive Abilities of John Wall and Jason Kidd
40:24 • 17min
Discussing Defense and Big Names
57:00 • 2min
Defensive Skills of Marcus Smart and Derek White
58:53 • 14min
The Defensive Abilities of Alex Caruso
01:12:39 • 16min
Discussion on Tony Allen's Offensive Skills and Other Player Awards
01:28:57 • 2min