Baldwin, the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, returns to Penn State for a second season in 2024. He led the Big Ten in steals per game (2.67) and ranked top 5 nationally, cementing his reputation as an elite perimeter defender last year. Baldwin’s leadership on ...
Offense is only one half of the game in basketball. Defense is just as important. So, who are the best defensive players in NBA history? By Bailey BassettOct 14, 2024 at 6:43 PM ET In the game of basketball, which is known for rim-rattling dunks and offensive explosions, defense has...
OKC does have the No. 1 defense in the NBA this season, but RJ is going to get up a ton of shots. He’s attempted at least 15 shots in 17 of his 19 games, and he’s taken 14 or more shots in every single game. I’ll back him to stay hot on Thursday night. Thunder vs. ...
The Los Angeles Rams offense made the most of their nine drives on Sunday against this defense, averaging 5.9 yards per play while going 4-for-9 on third-down attempts and 3-for-3 in the red zone. Kyren Williams (104 yards and 1 touchdown on 15 carries) took full advantage of one of...
His elite shot-blocking instincts and ability to effortlessly switch onto smaller players on the perimeter make him a constant disruptive force on defense. On the offensive end, Davis showcases his versatility with an array of post moves, face-up drives, and a silky mid-range touch, all ...
A Warriors legend, Rick Barry was drafted by the team in 1965 and quickly captivated fans with his unorthodox underhand free-throw shooting style and tenacious defense. Barry's scoring prowess and all-around hustle made him a cornerstone of the 1975 championship team, where he also ...
Up first for Durant and Co.: A huge test against the best defense in the league, that of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Suns did go 3-0 against Minnesota in the regular season with Durant averaging 22.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists on 60.5 percent shooting, so this will ...
With 15 seconds left, the Thunder ended up with the ball, and Gilgeous-Alexander readied a drive to the rim. He zoomed by Denver's defense, but then Watson flew in out of nowhere and blocked Shai's shot at its precipice. Nuggets win. They're now 5-3 on the season. ...
2021 NBArank: 63 One game to watch: Nov. 30 vs. Grizzlies. A rematch of last season's first-round series gives Minnesota a chance to show what its revamped roster can do. Russell averaged a career high in assists last season but still needs to prove he can be the lead guard in an...
It's not always easy to figure out how dominant an NBA defense is, especially when comparing modern-day units to the premier forces of the 1950s and '60s...