Listen "Evaluating the NBA's Best Young Defenders with Adam Spinella"
Episode Synopsis
Defense is returning in a big way this NBA season and a new generation of star perimeter defenders is carving its path. To discuss this revelation, Ray is joined by Head Coach Adam Spinella of Boys' Latin School (MD) and 'The Box and One.' The tandem discusses six players: Luguentz Dort (3:58), Matisse Thybulle (5:50), Davion Mitchell (8:38), Gary Payton II (13:11) Devin Vassell (15:40), Jae'Sean Tate (22:59), and Herb Jones (26:12). They close out with a conversation about defensive philosophy, the influence of coaching, and scouting for defense. Subscribe to Basketball Intelligence on Substuck: basketballintelligence.substack.comFollow Ray on Twitter @ticketrulesFollow Adam on Twitter @Spinella14/@TheBoxAndOne_Subscribe to The Box and One on Substack: theboxandone.substack.comThe Unrestricted Area is produced by @DylanHCarterCheck out the daily newsletter at www.basketballintelligence.net for all the best NBA stories hand-curated from around the web!
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