I need a breakdown: Harris Vs. Williams defensively

[BarneyGumble]

Admittedly I have not watched many games since a while before the big trade as my time is maxed out in other parts of life right now. What I do know is Deron Williams struggled mightily on the defensive end against the smaller, quicker guards of the league. I also know Devin Harris, while more limit offensively than Deron, is much faster.

How has Devin Harris' defense been so far? I imagine he stays in front of the quicker/smaller guards much better than Deron did. I also like Devin's size because he seems big enough to not pose a liability against bigger guards that like to back down their defenders, but I haven't seen enough of him to know if this is the case. Can anyone break down his defense for me? Much appreciated.

[Spottieottie]

Harris isn't really a great defender at all but he is Fisher-esque in his ability to draw charges.

[jazzfan1971]

I really haven't seen enough to Harris to know for sure. But, so far not that impressed. He seems to get lost around screens about the same as Williams. I haven't noticed his extra speed having any effect. And I doubt he can guard a guy like Roy like Deron has shown he can.

Not really sure we upgraded any on defense. Seems about the same to me.

[HolyToledo]

Harris use to be one of the best defensive point guards in the league in his early years but it seems the constant losing with the Nets has gotten him a little soft defensively.

Dwill always had trouble versus quick small PGs but played bigger PGs and SGs pretty well beause he is very strong.

Harris is a better defender versus small quick PGs while Dwill played better D versus the bigger guards of the league. All in all both have the ability, and have played great D in the past, but both are slightly lazy on the defensive end.

[gojazzmjsucks]

Its called effort and thats why Harris is better!