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I know Green is one of the best defensive players in the league, but I'm surprised he is actually getting DPOY hype
(from an ESPN insider article)
The favorite: Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
One would think that Andrew Bogut's longtime absence would send the Golden State Warriors into a defensive free-fall. But there they are, still at the top of the list. For that, the Warriors can thank Green, who's been an absolute monster at the 4. With quick feet, pesky hands and long arms, he can switch between bottling up a point guard at the top of the key and sizing up a bulky center in the lane. His versatility is astounding, really.
Check out these fancy numbers. According to SportVU data provided to ESPN Insider, Green has defended 38 drives by point guards this season, and those 38 drives have resulted in a measly 15 points, for an average of 0.39 points per drive. The league average on points per drive: 0.63. Also: Among the 18 players who have defended at least 75 post-ups, no one has held their opponent to a lower payoff than Green (0.68 points per post-up). The guy does everything.
Want more Green facts? He's stolen the ball from Kyle Lowry, Chris Paul and Isaiah Thomas, and blocked Brook Lopez, Dirk Nowitzki, Jonas Valanciunas and Russell Westbrook (twice). He ranks third in defensive real-plus minus, first in defensive win shares and second in defensive BPM. Pick any advanced defensive metric and Green's right near the top. For defensive player of the year, that's my leader in the clubhouse.
(from an ESPN insider article)
The favorite: Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
One would think that Andrew Bogut's longtime absence would send the Golden State Warriors into a defensive free-fall. But there they are, still at the top of the list. For that, the Warriors can thank Green, who's been an absolute monster at the 4. With quick feet, pesky hands and long arms, he can switch between bottling up a point guard at the top of the key and sizing up a bulky center in the lane. His versatility is astounding, really.
Check out these fancy numbers. According to SportVU data provided to ESPN Insider, Green has defended 38 drives by point guards this season, and those 38 drives have resulted in a measly 15 points, for an average of 0.39 points per drive. The league average on points per drive: 0.63. Also: Among the 18 players who have defended at least 75 post-ups, no one has held their opponent to a lower payoff than Green (0.68 points per post-up). The guy does everything.
Want more Green facts? He's stolen the ball from Kyle Lowry, Chris Paul and Isaiah Thomas, and blocked Brook Lopez, Dirk Nowitzki, Jonas Valanciunas and Russell Westbrook (twice). He ranks third in defensive real-plus minus, first in defensive win shares and second in defensive BPM. Pick any advanced defensive metric and Green's right near the top. For defensive player of the year, that's my leader in the clubhouse.
