Film Review: Jrue/Lou/Andre Defense
by Jordan Sams on Mar 2, 2010 6:00 AM PST
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PrintI re-watched every possession of last night's game against the Magic and concentrated on Jrue, Lou and Andre's individual defense. I only tracked their opponent's assists if they got into the paint, and threw fast break baskets out because of the mass-confusion going on as to who's guarding who. I also tracked whether the shots of their opponents were contested or uncontested. This is the second time I've done this and it seems like 50% contested is a good number to have. Remember, my definition of a 'contested shot' is completely subjective, but I used the same criteria for all three guys. Here are the numbers:
Jrue Holiday
- Opponents shot a combined 8-11 (73%) against Jrue.
- Of the 11 shots, 4 were contested (36%).
- Jameer Nelson was 5-6 against Jrue (1 contested), had 3 assists where he got into the paint, and got to the line 6 times.
- Matt Barnes was 1-1 against Jrue (0 contested).
- Jason Williams was 1-2 against Jrue (2 contested).
- Mickael Pietrus was 1-2 against Jrue (1 contested).
Andre Iguodala
- Opponents shot a combined 6-13 (46%) against Andre.
- Of the 13 shots, 5 were contested (38%).
- Rashard Lewis was 3-5 against Andre (2 contested).
- Vince Carter was 2-4 against Andre (2 contested).
- Mickael Pietrus was 0-1 against Andre (1 contested).
- J.J. Reddick was 0-1 against Andre (0 contested).
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Yes it was Jrue’s worst defensive game last night, and Iguodala was bad as well
But both are still better defenders than Lou Williams when you look at the whole of the player
by jemagee on Mar 2, 2010 6:45 AM PST reply actions
Just interesting that you take the worst possible game for jrue to analyze his defense – that’s all :)
Plus his best offensive out put game
Of course he plays for a coach where shots = minutes
by jemagee on Mar 2, 2010 7:48 AM PST up reply actions
Just interesting that you take the worst possible game for jrue to analyze his defense – that’s all :)
I decided to before the game, and I also did the Spurs game.
I’ll probably do it Wednesday and Friday too — depends if I have anything else going on.
Actually I’d be willing to bet that last night was one of the worst defensive performances by the sixers as a team :)
by jemagee on Mar 2, 2010 7:57 AM PST up reply actions
i turned the game on late in the third quarter when the sixers were on the brink of being down twenty. the body language was terrible except for Jrue, and it seems to me that this team feels broken. i think we’re in for a good pick this year!
Yeah, there is nothing to play for but next year at this point. It’s surprising but the Nets are actually more exciting to watch, granted they are playing to not be the worst ever. I wish I could call this season a roller coaster but there are helluva lot of troughs and I don’t recall this team ever peaking. Sticking with the analogy, I feel like before the regular season, it was as if we were waiting in line for an exciting ride, only to have the ride break down as we reach the front of the line, much like how this team broke down in the regular season.
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
Jrue
I think Jrue just went with the flow last night. No one else was playing defense and he figured he would concentrate on his shooting. Would be interested in seeing this another game with Jrue. I think it would be better.
In my opinion, Jrue seems much more effective defending true pass first PG’s, and PG’s who like to drive into the lane, than PG’s in name only who like to shoot from the deep perimeter. His awesome lateral quickness makes him an excellent defender against guys who put the ball on the floor to drive and kick to teammates or drive and pull up short to mid range jumpers for themselves.
But despite his decent size and arm length, it seems to me that shoot-first guards who are very comfortable shooting from the deep perimeter can shoot over him with good results. Jrue has more problems defending Mike Bibby types than the Chris Paul types.
I think it’s something he can improve upon, though….by making some adjustments. I’m impressed with how quickly he’s come along. I think we all are.
I think jrue is great
but jrue’s off the ball defense, SUCKS and he really needs to work on it
by jemagee on Mar 2, 2010 4:33 PM PST reply actions
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