Curry is a smart defender, gets good position, gets defenders out of their shooting pocket, etc. Direct defenders shot 1.4% lower than their average when Curry was guarding them this season. Mitchell's defenders shot 4.4% higher. Having watch both of them a lot this season, Curry plays much better defense. This is clear to anyone that has spent significant time watching both.
Curry is at least an average defender, and I'd put him slightly above that due to his high BBIQ.
Donovan is a below average defender, but it is a lack of effort. He was a good defender at Louisville. He could be a very good defender if he put effort to it on and off the court (game film, etc.).
Maybe Thibs or Spoelstra can get him to buy in to the concept of defense. I think Miami would be better for him because he'd have other very good players to keep his ego in check.
Curry is at least an average defender, and I'd put him slightly above that due to his high BBIQ.
Donovan is a below average defender, but it is a lack of effort. He was a good defender at Louisville. He could be a very good defender if he put effort to it on and off the court (game film, etc.).
Maybe Thibs or Spoelstra can get him to buy in to the concept of defense. I think Miami would be better for him because he'd have other very good players to keep his ego in check.
