+ He was one of the most feared lockdown defenders to ever step on a NBA hardwood. He has played 179 playoff games, scoring 33.4 points per game. Michael Jordan's Glove issue: How Gary Payton's defense changed 1996 G His shot-blocking skills are so great. O This guy said, Those are my weaknesses. * Indicates member of the Hall of Fame. D "In many ways, he knew the game on that side of the ball better. [ P ) Russell was also one of the very few seven-footers in the NBA during his time in the NBA. [ + P He locked in when it mattered the most. And that was not Michael Jordan's fault. 0.56 P There you have it. u Kobe finishes nowhere near Michael Jordan (3.1%), Chris Paul (3.2%) or John Stockton (3.5%). T P Jordan posted higher rates of steals, blocks and defensive rebounds than Bryant, and team-based defensive metrics like Dean Oliver's defensive rating consider Jordan far superior (101.1. No . In 1992, Ainge finished the season with Portland. ) Only two qualified players in NBA history had a career usage rate of at least 30 percent with a turnover percentage under 10 percent Jordan and Dominique Wilkins (rivals in a couple of iconic 1980s dunk contests). T S But thats only half of what made Jordan so great. 0.44 R He finished sixth in Defensive Rating, third in Defensive Win Shares, first in Defensive Box. e T P Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Each of these NBA players demonstrated defensive excellence throughout their careers, and some still havent even finished their defensive legacy.
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