Defending Jokic

[James lamphear]

One adjustment Nurk can't allow Jokic have uncontested shots right at the free throw line that's automatic 2. But you really have to get in to Jokic if you allow him space then allow him to either put the ball down for a drive or a shot I believe Nurk or kanter needs take that space away.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

 

[Mr. Robot]

@wizenheimer can you confirm or deny this

 

[wizenheimer]

@wizenheimer can you confirm or deny this

I'm not sure how to go about it

looks a little extreme, but maybe it's accurate. I'm a bit skeptical because Nurkic's defensive rating is 121 in the playoffs; and his DBPM is the same as RoCo's at 0.4. Nurkic is 2nd on team behind Dame in PER and winshares/48, and 3rd in BPM behind Dame and Simons

there is this:



that goes to explaining the 2-1 hole in the playoffs. Three of the rotation players are well into + green combining for 321 minutes. But 5 of the other rotation players ae well into the - red. That's not going to win many ball-games. Tiny sample size though

I will say, that before Nurkic broke his leg he was widely considered to be the 2nd best player on the team with the 2nd most impact. He's getting back to that position