2014 DEFENSIVE PLAYER
DeAndre Jordan wins over Joakim Noah
I feel both deserve it, though I ultimately will give it to DeAndre Jordan for also being someone I could "shout out" as a Most Improved Player award too. Doc Rivers has turned DJ into a monster, utilizing all his skills and turning him into a full time starter, anchoring the defense, talking, protecting the rim. The only player with more Defensive Win Shares is Paul George, who while being a great all around player and defender, is simply a part of a team full of good defenders like George Hill and with Hibbert anchoring Indiana's top 5 defense. Paul George get's the definitive "shout out" though, and probably another "shout out" for Most Improved player.
DeAndre Jordan: 1.0 steals, 2.5 blocks, 13.8 rebounds
Joakim Noah: 1.2 steals, 1.5 blocks, 11.1 rebounds
Both players have been amazing for their teams defenses, both top 10 individual defensive ratings as well as impacting their teams to top 10 team defensive ratings, with the Bulls ranked 2 and Clippers 8. That had me sold on Noah, as both have same type of win shares defensively, but then you look at DJ's steals, rebounds, and blocks; it stands out like no other. Leads the NBA in rebounding, top 3 in blocks, and he's really improved his rebounding rate from last year and his career numbers are quite a surprise leap. His impact on the opponents defense is as huge as the amount of alley-oops you see him throw down a game. He turned the Clippers into a team that can contend, as their defense has lacked in the past.
Who actually wins DPOY should be Jordan or Noah, maybe Paul George since he leads defensive win shares (small margin) on a great defensive team, but the past month the Pacers have looked like a team that lost it's chemistry. I blame trading Granger for Turner. But I still think DJ will get the nod. He has been the perfect model of a defensive anchor playing a specific role for his team and excelling at it. He's grabbed 10+ rebounds the last 22 games now, while having only 2 games of no blocked shots in that span, and many games with 3-6 blocks. He's stayed so consistent on D all season, almost a "shout out" for Most Improved Player, like George, but with consistency and a defensive anchor rather than a wing, and the case for DJ winning it seems obvious.
When Chris Paul went down both Griffin and DJ stepped up, along with the team, as Griffin helped carry the offense while DJ kept the defense anchored down just like usual. DeAndre simply is right there with Noah, but I like the fact of his consistency factor and the flair he has around the rim, especially on the defensive side. Just watch these highlights and tell me your not sold! If you're not, I do realize Noah has helped carry the Bulls this season with Rose going down early and Deng leaving around the trade deadline for cap space. But they've been a streaky team since then, either playing great or playing mediocre to awful. So far this season the Clippers and DJ have been so consistent, with two 11 game winning streaks to boot, and no more than 2 games lost in a row. That means someone is constantly keeping the defense up to par, and DJ does all that with his athleticism, IQ, shot blocking, and taking on the role of leader and talker on defense.
Oh how it's shown. All this gets me to settle with Jordan as my official DPOY. Now watch exactly why I love the "flair" and "wow factor" on so many of his rebounds, blocks, and defensive plays, as well as all the alley-oops and dunks he gets. He's leading the league in FG%, only averaging 10 points a night, just an added bonus, either dunking or setting a screen, rarely putting himself in position to shoot two FT's and get fouled. He's stayed within his role and the Clippers have flourished as much as him. He's like former DPOY Tyson Chandler but with "flare" and a double the swats.
Enjoy this rare new mix I discovered, while it's called "Dunk Mix" it's all this season's footage and it shows plenty of amazing blocks, amazing rebound tips and dunks, as well as his usual fastbreak oops and the like. Defensive Player of the Year goes to this random Clipper, maybe this will win hearts over...
More Awards Coming SOON.
DeAndre Jordan wins over Joakim Noah
I feel both deserve it, though I ultimately will give it to DeAndre Jordan for also being someone I could "shout out" as a Most Improved Player award too. Doc Rivers has turned DJ into a monster, utilizing all his skills and turning him into a full time starter, anchoring the defense, talking, protecting the rim. The only player with more Defensive Win Shares is Paul George, who while being a great all around player and defender, is simply a part of a team full of good defenders like George Hill and with Hibbert anchoring Indiana's top 5 defense. Paul George get's the definitive "shout out" though, and probably another "shout out" for Most Improved player.
Joakim Noah: 1.2 steals, 1.5 blocks, 11.1 rebounds
Both players have been amazing for their teams defenses, both top 10 individual defensive ratings as well as impacting their teams to top 10 team defensive ratings, with the Bulls ranked 2 and Clippers 8. That had me sold on Noah, as both have same type of win shares defensively, but then you look at DJ's steals, rebounds, and blocks; it stands out like no other. Leads the NBA in rebounding, top 3 in blocks, and he's really improved his rebounding rate from last year and his career numbers are quite a surprise leap. His impact on the opponents defense is as huge as the amount of alley-oops you see him throw down a game. He turned the Clippers into a team that can contend, as their defense has lacked in the past.
Who actually wins DPOY should be Jordan or Noah, maybe Paul George since he leads defensive win shares (small margin) on a great defensive team, but the past month the Pacers have looked like a team that lost it's chemistry. I blame trading Granger for Turner. But I still think DJ will get the nod. He has been the perfect model of a defensive anchor playing a specific role for his team and excelling at it. He's grabbed 10+ rebounds the last 22 games now, while having only 2 games of no blocked shots in that span, and many games with 3-6 blocks. He's stayed so consistent on D all season, almost a "shout out" for Most Improved Player, like George, but with consistency and a defensive anchor rather than a wing, and the case for DJ winning it seems obvious.
When Chris Paul went down both Griffin and DJ stepped up, along with the team, as Griffin helped carry the offense while DJ kept the defense anchored down just like usual. DeAndre simply is right there with Noah, but I like the fact of his consistency factor and the flair he has around the rim, especially on the defensive side. Just watch these highlights and tell me your not sold! If you're not, I do realize Noah has helped carry the Bulls this season with Rose going down early and Deng leaving around the trade deadline for cap space. But they've been a streaky team since then, either playing great or playing mediocre to awful. So far this season the Clippers and DJ have been so consistent, with two 11 game winning streaks to boot, and no more than 2 games lost in a row. That means someone is constantly keeping the defense up to par, and DJ does all that with his athleticism, IQ, shot blocking, and taking on the role of leader and talker on defense.
Oh how it's shown. All this gets me to settle with Jordan as my official DPOY. Now watch exactly why I love the "flair" and "wow factor" on so many of his rebounds, blocks, and defensive plays, as well as all the alley-oops and dunks he gets. He's leading the league in FG%, only averaging 10 points a night, just an added bonus, either dunking or setting a screen, rarely putting himself in position to shoot two FT's and get fouled. He's stayed within his role and the Clippers have flourished as much as him. He's like former DPOY Tyson Chandler but with "flare" and a double the swats.
Enjoy this rare new mix I discovered, while it's called "Dunk Mix" it's all this season's footage and it shows plenty of amazing blocks, amazing rebound tips and dunks, as well as his usual fastbreak oops and the like. Defensive Player of the Year goes to this random Clipper, maybe this will win hearts over...
More Awards Coming SOON.
Comments
Post a Comment