r/nba • u/_KendrickPercocet • 2d ago

The way defenses used to guard Steph pre-2016 is crazy to see

https://streamable.com/x8lsr0
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u/jkk411 Trail Blazers 2d ago

Just for the record, this 2014-2015 Blazers team with Wes Matthews/Batum/Aldridge and Robin Lopez was actually competent at Defense:

Off Rtg: 108.2 (9th of 30) Def Rtg: 103.7 (10th of 30) Net Rtg: +4.5 (6th of 30)

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u/tgp_of_iwg Warriors 2d ago

i'm not sure why this became a "lol blazers" thread. you could have a compilation, it would be basically the same. when people say "steph changed basketball", watching this clip shows exactly how - his offense looks normal because the league adjusted to play more like him, the defense looks abnormal because the league adjusted to stop him.

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u/riddlerjoke 2d ago

That stat doesnt mean much.

Half court offense teams are doing better on this def rtg stat a lot more due to lower tempo. Basicslly not letting too much fastbreaks or transition defense.

Aldridge playing PF, and small Lillard playing the PG were always easy to abuse.

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u/braisedbywolves Trail Blazers 2d ago

I'm not sure what your point here - Aldridge wasn't going to win DPOY, but he was a solid defender his entire career.

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u/riddlerjoke 2d ago

lol no.

Only good for 1on1 perhaps. Slow foot espeically for PF in modern game.

For center position he didnt have enough rim protection or deterrance.