Rudy Gobert "Greatest Jazz Center of All Time" Countdown Thread

[colton]

The weird thing to me is the x-axis, the # of attempts. Why would players go at the rim so much more when Rudy is playing than when Kanter is playing?

 

[Hekate]

Meanwhile, Aldridge is a MUCH better defender than he is given credit for. . .

Probably one of the best post defenders in the game too.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Meanwhile, Aldridge is a MUCH better defender than he is given credit for. . .

IDK about that.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Probably one of the best post defenders in the game too.

Well he is an extremely oversize PF, so defending the post against most PF should be a piece of cake.

 

[Hekate]

The weird thing to me is the x-axis, the # of attempts. Why would players go at the rim so much more when Rudy is playing than when Kanter is playing?

Kanter played farther away from the rim. He defended mostly 4s.

Oh man, they exposed Dieng so badly. Well, that what happens when you can't raise your arms.

 

[♪alt13]

Very interesting graphic. Interesting to see how many folks who are viewed as good defenders fall somewhat short by this measure, such as Noah, Chandler and Millsap. If you ask most people who is the better defender, Love or Millsap, you would probably hear Millsap across the board. But Love is better by this stat. Interesting stuff.

I think in this instance it just means that
1)Millsap tries to chase guys down and make the tough play. Love doesn't get close enough for those to count against him.
2)Millsap's assignments are difficult, while Blatt/Lebron have done a good job of 'hiding' Love.

 

[Stifle Tower]

When was Paul Millsap ever considered a good defender?

 

[fishonjazz]

When was Paul Millsap ever considered a good defender?

This

 

[Joe Bagadonuts]

From the worst to best : )

In addition to the percentages (which is an extreme difference) is this image saying that opponents make far fewer attempts against Enes than Rudy? I guess that can be explained by Rudy running toward every shot whereas Enes is sometimes going the other way and might not meet their qualifications as the rim defender. Is that what's going on here?

 

[♪alt13]

In addition to the percentages (which is an extreme difference) is this image saying that opponents make far fewer attempts against Enes than Rudy? I guess that can be explained by Rudy running toward every shot whereas Enes is sometimes going the other way and might not meet their qualifications as the rim defender. Is that what's going on here?

The graph starts at 5 FGA at the rim per game. 5 or above would qualify a player for this graph. Also dude is listed as a center so it's fair to include him anyway,imo.

 

[Elizah Huge]

In addition to the percentages (which is an extreme difference) is this image saying that opponents make far fewer attempts against Enes than Rudy? I guess that can be explained by Rudy running toward every shot whereas Enes is sometimes going the other way and might not meet their qualifications as the rim defender. Is that what's going on here?

They shoot far fewer attempts, not make.

 

[framer]

In addition to the percentages (which is an extreme difference) is this image saying that opponents make far fewer attempts against Enes than Rudy? I guess that can be explained by Rudy running toward every shot whereas Enes is sometimes going the other way and might not meet their qualifications as the rim defender. Is that what's going on here?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b8LfpARyqo

This is pretty much representative of Kanter's rim protection. Teams will try to isolate him up high because he is worthless there.