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Re: Ace Bailey 

Post#341 » by King Ken » Mon May 26, 2025 5:31 pm

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Yea, I just don’t think those are close enough for me. I was a huge Tatum guy but quite down on Bailey. If he hit some of those marker or was just fringe missing them, I’d be forgiving, but he is clearly below each marker.

I wasn't sky high on either one of them but Tatum definitely had a higher floor but metrics wise, they are similar.

Tatum benefitted by going to Boston and playing with Horford.


I would take Tatum’s metrics a billion times over Aces. Particularly anything regarding going to the rim.

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Re: Ace Bailey 

Post#342 » by Snotbubbles » Mon May 26, 2025 6:01 pm

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Which superstar were chuckers like Ace coming into the league? And which of them were basically a non-distributor (<10 AST%), non-foul generator (<.300 FTr), and low FT percentage (<70% FT)?
The closes comp is Tatum. His AST% was 12.4, his FTR was .381, his FT% was .849. Obviously, these numbers are better than Ace's, but close enough that if you were Bailey-ver, that you could buy in if you wanted to (i.e. blame public high school/Rutgers and point to hos FT% of being about .900.

Otherwise, very similar shooting, STOCKs, and rebounding numbers.


Yea, I just don’t think those are close enough for me. I was a huge Tatum guy but quite down on Bailey. If he hit some of those marker or was just fringe missing them, I’d be forgiving, but he is clearly below each marker.


Zach LaVine is probably a pretty good statistical comp for Bailey.

LaVine - FT% .691 (Bailey .692)
LaVine - FTr .236 (Bailey .243)
LaVine - Ast% 12.6 (Bailey 8.3)
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Re: Ace Bailey 

Post#343 » by Negrodamus » Mon May 26, 2025 8:20 pm

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zaz102 wrote:The closes comp is Tatum. His AST% was 12.4, his FTR was .381, his FT% was .849. Obviously, these numbers are better than Ace's, but close enough that if you were Bailey-ver, that you could buy in if you wanted to (i.e. blame public high school/Rutgers and point to hos FT% of being about .900.

Otherwise, very similar shooting, STOCKs, and rebounding numbers.


Yea, I just don’t think those are close enough for me. I was a huge Tatum guy but quite down on Bailey. If he hit some of those marker or was just fringe missing them, I’d be forgiving, but he is clearly below each marker.
The other side of the coin is who at 3 do you feel more strongly about or who is willing to trade something that makes a trade back/out worth it.


Would love someone who hits 10+ AST%, >.300 FTr, >75% FT (Disclaimer: I usually evaluate more than just these numbers but I do feel they are good markers)

Recent wing(ish) all stars college stats (AST%, FTr, FT) the year they went to the draft:

All Three hit mark:
Cade Cunningham: 20.4 AST%, .390 FTr, 85% FT
Jalen Williams: 22.6 AST%, .330 FTr, 81% FT
Jalen Brunson: 26.6 AST%, .313 FTr, 80% FT
Tyrese Maxey: 18.7 AST%, .322 FTr, 83% FT
Ant Edwards: 17.9 AST%, .339 FTr, 77% FT
Shai Gilgeous: ​​28.8 AST%, .464 FTr, 82% FT
Darius Garland*: 25.7 AST%, .296 FTr, 75% FT (I'll give it to him for being close with FTr)
Ja Morant: 51.8 AST%, .512 FTr, 81% FT
Fred VanVleet: 39.6 AST%, .393 FTr, 82% FT
Trae Young: 48.6 AST%, .443, 86% FT
Jayson Tatum: 12.4 AST%, .381 FTr, 85% FT

Hit 2 of the marks:
Brandon Ingram: 11.4 AST%, .351 FTr, 68% FT
Ben Simmons: 27.4 AST%, .769 FTr, 67% FT
Devin Booker: 10.9 AST%, .223 FTr, 83% FT
Donovan Mitchell: 16.0 AST%, .243 FTr, 81% FT
Pascal Siakam: 12.1 AST%, .396 FTr, 68% FT
Zion Williamson: 14.9 AST%, .467, 64% FT
Julius Randle: 10 AST%, .739 FTr, 70% FT
Jaylen Brown: 15.3 AST%, .574 FTr, 65% FT
Andrew Wiggins: 9.2 AST%, .538 FTr, 78% FT
Dejounte Murray: 25.6 AST%, .345 FTr, 66% FT
De’Aaron Fox: 28.6 AST%, .474 FTr, 74% FT
Tyrese Haliburton: 35.3 AST%, .184 FTr, 82% FT
Tyler Herro: 15 AST%, .231 FTr, 94% FT
Paolo Banchero: 17.5 AST%, .366 FTr, 73% FT
Scottie Barnes: 31.6 AST%, .338 FTr, 62% FT

Hit only 1 of the marks:
Zach LaVine: 12.6 AST%, .236 FTr, 69% FT

(*Only 5 games)


This year’s draft

Hit all three:
Cooper Flagg: 26.8 AST%, .429 FTr, 84% FT
Dylan Harper: 27.1 AST%, .419 FTr, 75% FT
VJ Edgecombe: 19.2 AST%, .373 FTr, 78% FT
Jeremiah Fears: 28.6 AST%, .518 FTr, 85% FT
Kon Knueppel: 15.7 AST%, .339 FTr, 91% FT
Kasparas Jaku: 26.0 AST%, .496 FTr, .85% FT
Derik Queen: 11.6 AST%, .546 FTr, 77% FT

Hit 2:
Tre Johnson: 16.5 AST%, .265 FTr, 87% FT


Hit None:
Ace Bailey: 8.3 AST%, .243, 69% FT

Of the "hit all three" crowd, Flagg and Harper are obviously out, Edgecombe and Knueppel aren't really offensive initiators, Fears would be another small guard with McCain and Maxey (but I'd be on board with it). So Kasparas and Queen are the guys that most intrigue me at the moment of the college guys.

Tre Johnson is medium compelling to me, but he is all time bad at defense.
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Re: Ace Bailey 

Post#344 » by Negrodamus » Mon May 26, 2025 8:24 pm

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zaz102 wrote:The closes comp is Tatum. His AST% was 12.4, his FTR was .381, his FT% was .849. Obviously, these numbers are better than Ace's, but close enough that if you were Bailey-ver, that you could buy in if you wanted to (i.e. blame public high school/Rutgers and point to hos FT% of being about .900.

Otherwise, very similar shooting, STOCKs, and rebounding numbers.


Yea, I just don’t think those are close enough for me. I was a huge Tatum guy but quite down on Bailey. If he hit some of those marker or was just fringe missing them, I’d be forgiving, but he is clearly below each marker.


Zach LaVine is probably a pretty good statistical comp for Bailey.

LaVine - FT% .691 (Bailey .692)
LaVine - FTr .236 (Bailey .243)
LaVine - Ast% 12.6 (Bailey 8.3)


That's a pretty good one and a similar (bad) shooting diet in the NBA.
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Re: Ace Bailey 

Post#345 » by FarBeyondDriven » Tue May 27, 2025 1:13 am

I'm sure if Ace had talent around him and good coaching he wouldn't have been expected to carry the load as much on offense and felt the need to force a lot of shots. If I thought for a second he had low BBIQ he wouldn't be as high as he is on my board. He's one of the few players in the draft with star upside so is worth the risk
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Re: Ace Bailey 

Post#346 » by FarBeyondDriven » Wed May 28, 2025 4:23 am

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FarBeyondDriven wrote:I understand the negatives surrounding Bailey. He's 100% a chucker. But I just want to remind you that all the great wings are. In fact, it's pretty much a prerequisite for greatness. This is partly why I'm so high on him. You know how people talk about Jabari Smith as being a bust or at least a disappointment? Well, a lot of that is due to the fact that he isn't assertive enough or as much as he was in college. His 11 fga per game is his career high! Well, I'm telling you right now, this will not be an issue for Bailey. He's going to let it rip because he has such confidence in his ability to shoot and make shots even if he's defended. No chance he only puts up 11 shots a game as a starter. Now, he does need to learn to pass out of doubles and look for the open man when defenses collapse when he drives but that's something I'm banking on him being able to learn and if he does he has star upside which is why he's #2 on my board.


I mean, there's a difference between "takes a lot of shots" and "is just a stupid guy."

Kuminga and Mathurin can't play in the NBA in the playoffs because they're the later.


gotta say, for a 22 y/o guy who "can't play in the NBA in the playoffs" it sure was strange seeing Mathurin put up 20/2/2 in 12 minutes in the Eastern Conference Championship Game 5 win. I don't think he got the HadAnEffectHere memo :lol:
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Re: Ace Bailey 

Post#347 » by tmorgan » Wed May 28, 2025 6:21 am

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FarBeyondDriven wrote:I understand the negatives surrounding Bailey. He's 100% a chucker. But I just want to remind you that all the great wings are. In fact, it's pretty much a prerequisite for greatness. This is partly why I'm so high on him. You know how people talk about Jabari Smith as being a bust or at least a disappointment? Well, a lot of that is due to the fact that he isn't assertive enough or as much as he was in college. His 11 fga per game is his career high! Well, I'm telling you right now, this will not be an issue for Bailey. He's going to let it rip because he has such confidence in his ability to shoot and make shots even if he's defended. No chance he only puts up 11 shots a game as a starter. Now, he does need to learn to pass out of doubles and look for the open man when defenses collapse when he drives but that's something I'm banking on him being able to learn and if he does he has star upside which is why he's #2 on my board.


I mean, there's a difference between "takes a lot of shots" and "is just a stupid guy."

Kuminga and Mathurin can't play in the NBA in the playoffs because they're the later.


gotta say, for a 22 y/o guy who "can't play in the NBA in the playoffs" it sure was strange seeing Mathurin put up 20/2/2 in 12 minutes in the Eastern Conference Championship Game 5 win. I don't think he got the HadAnEffectHere memo :lol:


…and yet the Pacers were outscored when he was on the floor. In a game they won.

Mathurin’s been getting 12-15 minutes a game, down from high 20’s in the regular season. I think the point stands. Carlisle’s no fool, and he knows Benny’s inattentive defense and usually black hole offense isn’t his best option.

I think the Pacers move him by the end of his rookie deal. It’s clear Carlisle isn’t a big fan of his, and his Demarcus Cousins-esque demeanor doesn’t fit on a team of happy, unselfish players.
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Re: Ace Bailey 

Post#348 » by 76ciology » Wed May 28, 2025 7:06 am

Something to consider with Ace Bailey.. while his 4% block rate and 1.3 blocks per game look solid on paper, the film and numbers shows he’s essentially acting as Rutgers’ lone rim protector or weakside rim protector. I’m pretty sure he’s even the one jumping for the opening tip at center court.

The second best shot blocker on the team is Somerville, with just 18 blocks all season, that’s only one more than Dylan Harper, who’s 3rd in total blocks for Rutgers. Both Somerville and Harper averaged a combined 1.2 bpg. The numbers clearly show Bailey is carrying the rim protection burden.

Now, if you project him into a lineup with a rim protector, it’s reasonable to expect his block numbers to drop. And when you factor in his low steal rate, nearly identical to Tre Johnson’s, you start to see a possible limited defensive profile due to lower stocks numbers.

That probably explains why his on/off defensive numbers is good, because he’s the only decent weakside shot helper on the team.

There’s a big difference in opponent’s shot quality when you have Jaylin Williams as weakside help defender than Serge Ibaka.
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Re: Ace Bailey 

Post#349 » by FarBeyondDriven » Wed May 28, 2025 8:11 am

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FarBeyondDriven wrote:
HadAnEffectHere wrote:
I mean, there's a difference between "takes a lot of shots" and "is just a stupid guy."

Kuminga and Mathurin can't play in the NBA in the playoffs because they're the later.


gotta say, for a 22 y/o guy who "can't play in the NBA in the playoffs" it sure was strange seeing Mathurin put up 20/2/2 in 12 minutes in the Eastern Conference Championship Game 5 win. I don't think he got the HadAnEffectHere memo :lol:


…and yet the Pacers were outscored when he was on the floor. In a game they won.

Mathurin’s been getting 12-15 minutes a game, down from high 20’s in the regular season. I think the point stands. Carlisle’s no fool, and he knows Benny’s inattentive defense and usually black hole offense isn’t his best option.

I think the Pacers move him by the end of his rookie deal. It’s clear Carlisle isn’t a big fan of his, and his Demarcus Cousins-esque demeanor doesn’t fit on a team of happy, unselfish players.


except the point does NOT stand. Imagine defending this awful take after tonight. gg
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Re: Ace Bailey 

Post#350 » by tmorgan » Wed May 28, 2025 10:24 am

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tmorgan wrote:
FarBeyondDriven wrote:
gotta say, for a 22 y/o guy who "can't play in the NBA in the playoffs" it sure was strange seeing Mathurin put up 20/2/2 in 12 minutes in the Eastern Conference Championship Game 5 win. I don't think he got the HadAnEffectHere memo :lol:


…and yet the Pacers were outscored when he was on the floor. In a game they won.

Mathurin’s been getting 12-15 minutes a game, down from high 20’s in the regular season. I think the point stands. Carlisle’s no fool, and he knows Benny’s inattentive defense and usually black hole offense isn’t his best option.

I think the Pacers move him by the end of his rookie deal. It’s clear Carlisle isn’t a big fan of his, and his Demarcus Cousins-esque demeanor doesn’t fit on a team of happy, unselfish players.


except the point does NOT stand. Imagine defending this awful take after tonight. gg


Imagine saying nothing. Oh wait, you don’t have to imagine.

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Re: Ace Bailey 

Post#351 » by HadAnEffectHere » Wed May 28, 2025 12:09 pm

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FarBeyondDriven wrote:I understand the negatives surrounding Bailey. He's 100% a chucker. But I just want to remind you that all the great wings are. In fact, it's pretty much a prerequisite for greatness. This is partly why I'm so high on him. You know how people talk about Jabari Smith as being a bust or at least a disappointment? Well, a lot of that is due to the fact that he isn't assertive enough or as much as he was in college. His 11 fga per game is his career high! Well, I'm telling you right now, this will not be an issue for Bailey. He's going to let it rip because he has such confidence in his ability to shoot and make shots even if he's defended. No chance he only puts up 11 shots a game as a starter. Now, he does need to learn to pass out of doubles and look for the open man when defenses collapse when he drives but that's something I'm banking on him being able to learn and if he does he has star upside which is why he's #2 on my board.


I mean, there's a difference between "takes a lot of shots" and "is just a stupid guy."

Kuminga and Mathurin can't play in the NBA in the playoffs because they're the later.


gotta say, for a 22 y/o guy who "can't play in the NBA in the playoffs" it sure was strange seeing Mathurin put up 20/2/2 in 12 minutes in the Eastern Conference Championship Game 5 win. I don't think he got the HadAnEffectHere memo :lol:


Kuminga scored 25 a game in the last three games against the Wolves and the Warriors have no intent of bringing him back and no one is interested in signing him because he's not smart enough to play winning basketball.

Trying to argue in favor of a volume scorer who doesn't understand basketball very well by... pointing out their volume scoring stats is...... interesting.
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Re: Ace Bailey 

Post#352 » by JMAC3 » Wed May 28, 2025 4:42 pm

76ciology wrote:Something to consider with Ace Bailey.. while his 4% block rate and 1.3 blocks per game look solid on paper, the film and numbers shows he’s essentially acting as Rutgers’ lone rim protector or weakside rim protector. I’m pretty sure he’s even the one jumping for the opening tip at center court.

The second best shot blocker on the team is Somerville, with just 18 blocks all season, that’s only one more than Dylan Harper, who’s 3rd in total blocks for Rutgers. Both Somerville and Harper averaged a combined 1.2 bpg. The numbers clearly show Bailey is carrying the rim protection burden.

Now, if you project him into a lineup with a rim protector, it’s reasonable to expect his block numbers to drop. And when you factor in his low steal rate, nearly identical to Tre Johnson’s, you start to see a possible limited defensive profile due to lower stocks numbers.

That probably explains why his on/off defensive numbers is good, because he’s the only decent weakside shot helper on the team.

There’s a big difference in opponent’s shot quality when you have Jaylin Williams as weakside help defender than Serge Ibaka.


This makes no sense.. you are saying he somehow becomes a worse defender surrounded by better defenders? In what scenario is that the case lol
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Post#353 » by 76ciology » Wed May 28, 2025 5:20 pm

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76ciology wrote:Something to consider with Ace Bailey.. while his 4% block rate and 1.3 blocks per game look solid on paper, the film and numbers shows he’s essentially acting as Rutgers’ lone rim protector or weakside rim protector. I’m pretty sure he’s even the one jumping for the opening tip at center court.

The second best shot blocker on the team is Somerville, with just 18 blocks all season, that’s only one more than Dylan Harper, who’s 3rd in total blocks for Rutgers. Both Somerville and Harper averaged a combined 1.2 bpg. The numbers clearly show Bailey is carrying the rim protection burden.

Now, if you project him into a lineup with a rim protector, it’s reasonable to expect his block numbers to drop. And when you factor in his low steal rate, nearly identical to Tre Johnson’s, you start to see a possible limited defensive profile due to lower stocks numbers.

That probably explains why his on/off defensive numbers is good, because he’s the only decent weakside shot helper on the team.

There’s a big difference in opponent’s shot quality when you have Jaylin Williams as weakside help defender than Serge Ibaka.


This makes no sense.. you are saying he somehow becomes a worse defender surrounded by better defenders? In what scenario is that the case lol


What I’m saying is, he’s essentially the team’s almost only rim protector. That gives him the opportunity to hunt for blocks. And when he’s off the floor, they basically have no rim protection at all, which makes their defense worse.

To exaggerate the point.. if he were playing for a team like the Wolves alongside Gobert, his block numbers would definitely go down. And if his sub was someone like Nickeil Alexander-Walker, his on/off defensive numbers wouldn’t look impressive either.

Right now, it’s like he’s playing Draymond’s role as the primary rim protector on a team like the Warriors, then they’ve got Jimmy guarding opposing centers, and he’s being subbed out for someone like Pat Spencer. It inflates both his production and perceived defensive impact.
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Post#354 » by JMAC3 » Wed May 28, 2025 5:28 pm

I think you are trying a little to hard to invent a reason to not like Ace on defense when all the stats would say he is a pretty good defender, along with his defensive flashes that show he has ++ tools on that end.
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Post#355 » by ReggiesKnicks » Wed May 28, 2025 5:54 pm

You guys are trying too hard. Ace has a lot of positive defensive tools and has some intriguing instincts on that end. That's about all we can conclude at this point.

What it means is Ace probably won't be a turnstyle on defense out of the gate, which will allow him to get more time on the floor and even fill a Tayshaun Prince-type role early in his career as his raw offensive game develops.
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Post#356 » by Snotbubbles » Wed May 28, 2025 7:20 pm

JMAC3 wrote:I think you are trying a little to hard to invent a reason to not like Ace on defense when all the stats would say he is a pretty good defender, along with his defensive flashes that show he has ++ tools on that end.


It seems like any and every thread that mentions Bailey, he wants to highlight his negative advanced numbers while downplaying his positive ones.
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Post#357 » by NO-KG-AI » Wed May 28, 2025 8:36 pm

He’s got a real nice standing reach, and playing a rim protecting role and doing it even at an OK level is a positive to me. I wouldn’t draft him expecting rim protection or defensive anchoring, but anything you can get there is a big time bonus.
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Post#358 » by Arsenal » Wed May 28, 2025 11:59 pm

76ciology wrote:
JMAC3 wrote:
76ciology wrote:Something to consider with Ace Bailey.. while his 4% block rate and 1.3 blocks per game look solid on paper, the film and numbers shows he’s essentially acting as Rutgers’ lone rim protector or weakside rim protector. I’m pretty sure he’s even the one jumping for the opening tip at center court.

The second best shot blocker on the team is Somerville, with just 18 blocks all season, that’s only one more than Dylan Harper, who’s 3rd in total blocks for Rutgers. Both Somerville and Harper averaged a combined 1.2 bpg. The numbers clearly show Bailey is carrying the rim protection burden.

Now, if you project him into a lineup with a rim protector, it’s reasonable to expect his block numbers to drop. And when you factor in his low steal rate, nearly identical to Tre Johnson’s, you start to see a possible limited defensive profile due to lower stocks numbers.

That probably explains why his on/off defensive numbers is good, because he’s the only decent weakside shot helper on the team.

There’s a big difference in opponent’s shot quality when you have Jaylin Williams as weakside help defender than Serge Ibaka.


This makes no sense.. you are saying he somehow becomes a worse defender surrounded by better defenders? In what scenario is that the case lol


What I’m saying is, he’s essentially the team’s almost only rim protector. That gives him the opportunity to hunt for blocks. And when he’s off the floor, they basically have no rim protection at all, which makes their defense worse.

To exaggerate the point.. if he were playing for a team like the Wolves alongside Gobert, his block numbers would definitely go down. And if his sub was someone like Nickeil Alexander-Walker, his on/off defensive numbers wouldn’t look impressive either.

Right now, it’s like he’s playing Draymond’s role as the primary rim protector on a team like the Warriors, then they’ve got Jimmy guarding opposing centers, and he’s being subbed out for someone like Pat Spencer. It inflates both his production and perceived defensive impact.



Still, it's interesting that Ace Bailey is basically the one exception. His net rating data is hilarious. Rutgers's net rating improves by +12 to +20.4 with him on the court, depending on whether or not you adjust for strength of schedule. For reference, Cooper Flagg's on/off is +3.3 to +6.4, depending on the adjustment.


Yeah, Ace's shotblocking is actually a negative - look what it does to his +/- Net Rating! :crazy:
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Re: Ace Bailey 

Post#359 » by 76ciology » Thu May 29, 2025 9:32 am

Ace Bailey (30 games)
Against top 100 RPI (17 games) : 40FG%
Against non top 100 RPI (13 games): 53.9 FG%

His 46FG% is fugazi just like his height.

The only reason why he’s top 3 is because of his size. If he’s just 6’5” would we even consider him top 6?

People say Fears is an inefficient chucker. The guy averaged 56 TS%, that is higher than what Bailey averaged at 53TS%.
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Post#360 » by 76ciology » Thu May 29, 2025 9:33 am

JMAC3 wrote:I think you are trying a little to hard to invent a reason to not like Ace on defense when all the stats would say he is a pretty good defender, along with his defensive flashes that show he has ++ tools on that end.


Show me a list of players who ended up being a good defender who has below .8 DBPM in college.
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