Tag: Patrick Smith Jr


  • Matt Nicholson’s Defensive Footprint

    Matt Nicholson’s Defensive Footprint

    Manchester’s numbers with Matt Nicholson on the floor tell a story that is both encouraging and frustrating. When he plays, opponents’ shot selection shifts away from the rim and towards less efficient areas of the floor. And yet the overall defensive impact remains modest. The shape of possessions changes, but the scoreboard barely does. This…

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