Highlight defense is possibly the most overrated thing in the NBA.
Fundamentals matter. You defend with your feet first, guarding with your hands and playing for turnovers rarely means an effective defense in the NBA.
I'm with you on this. Kanter has faults, but so does Favors. Favors is annihilated by stretch fours. Both of them should improve with experience. Kanter uses his body very well and defensive rebounds better than Favors. Absolutely loved Favors last night!