Some interesting stuff from Nylon Calculus:
https://fansided.com/2018/07/03/nylon-calculus-wingspan-defense/
Length and Defense
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Length and Defense
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hoophabit
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vic
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All the more reason to find defensive minded players. It's more the mentality than the wingspan.
However no statistical analyses going to be able to convince me that a longer wingspan doesn't help you get more steals, blocks, and rebounds, which equals possessions.
However no statistical analyses going to be able to convince me that a longer wingspan doesn't help you get more steals, blocks, and rebounds, which equals possessions.
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tmorgan
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In other words, length is fine if everything else is held constant, but the #1 thing you need is intense, motivated defenders that are able to keep the feet moving all game. This is a reason to like Stanley... he gets at it. Now teach him to shoot. 