The 2024-25 NBA season has begun with a focus on the importance of interior vs. perimeter defense, sparking debates among executives. Using available data, a method was created to quantify defensive impact by combining steals, blocks, rebounds, contested shots, and Real Adjusted Plus-Minus to determine Points Defended per game. The analysis revealed Victor Wembanyama as the NBA’s top defender, highlighting the ongoing evolution of defensive strategies in the league.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have secured Alex Caruso with a four-year, $81 million contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2028-29 season. Caruso, a two-time NBA All-Defensive Team guard, has been a key contributor to the Thunder's success this season, averaging 5.7 points and 2.9 assists per game while excelling on defense. With Caruso's leadership and depth, the Thunder are aiming to build on their strong start and make a deep playoff run...
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