I have said a bunch of times, and anyone who watches the Hawks consistently can confirm. Trae has actually been somewhat servicable on D most nights last year and this year. In fact, I would say even kinda good occasionally. He is no worse than almost high usage guards and better in fact than a fair number. Eye test and all advanced metrics say so.
He has fast feet n reactions both those things help. But his physical measurements are all people can see. This year especially n last years he’s improved defensively n gives effort . He’s small but cos of his agility n speed he’s better defensively then many think. I honestly think Luka or haliburton are worse defensively then trae. Yeah they’re bigger but they just look worse n lazier : EPM which only defensive star i remotely care about agrees. I would and have wanted trae to make an effort to add 10- of muscle cos I think it could help him both ways; but maybe he’s worried it’ll hurt his shot.
I have said a bunch of times, and anyone who watches the Hawks consistently can confirm. Trae has actually been somewhat servicable on D most nights last year and this year. In fact, I would say even kinda good occasionally. He is no worse than almost high usage guards and better in fact than a fair number. Eye test and all advanced metrics say so.
yeah but the narrative says worst defender in the league
Imma be honest with you, no one cares what you tell them, they will just hate Trae. And it sucks because Trae is actually a great player
He has fast feet n reactions both those things help. But his physical measurements are all people can see. This year especially n last years he’s improved defensively n gives effort . He’s small but cos of his agility n speed he’s better defensively then many think. I honestly think Luka or haliburton are worse defensively then trae. Yeah they’re bigger but they just look worse n lazier : EPM which only defensive star i remotely care about agrees. I would and have wanted trae to make an effort to add 10- of muscle cos I think it could help him both ways; but maybe he’s worried it’ll hurt his shot.