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Originally Posted by Bayliss
And Chandler and Marion anchored one of the best two years ago and yet neither received any recognition.
Yeah it was a JOKE.
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Well...your lack of a basketball IQ is showing, I'm afraid. The Mavs were not a top 5 defensive team in 2011. The Grizzlies were a top 3 defense last year. Moreover, Tyson got him a real UNDESERVED DPOY in 12' largely based on the 11' playoff run.
I love Trix, but he was never in contention. Defensive anchors are far more pivotal than wing defenders.
Gasol had a 98 DRtg last year and a 5.4 defensive win shares.
For comparison, when Ty won his DPOY he had a 99 DRtg and 3.6 defensive win shares. Nothing to scoff at, but not at Gasol's level. His 11' numbers were a 101 DRtg and 3.5 defensive win shares.
Not to mention the Grizz gave up SEVEN more points per 100 possessions with him on the bench last year.
Like I said, I think Roy is a better anchor. But calling it a joke is...well, a joke.