Cameron Payne & Defense

[Covert Rain]

It's only a small sampling and in the bubble but you have to like what you have seen overall so far. The team is starting to get some recognition.

• 19th overall defense before the break. Now #4 in the bubble.
• Plus 12.4 points per 100 possessions
• Pre-Cameron Payne (Back up PG position) - 10.3 Points worse per 100 possessions
• With Cameron Payne (backup PG position) - 17.9 points better

https://fivethirtyeight.com/feature...eeling-and-other-lessons-from-the-nba-bubble/

 

[95pro]

When him and Carter are in together, they can really guard the ball full court. They're both undersized but quick, both with good footwork and strength.

This is also hides Saric's shot blocking skills. It seems they really limit penetration.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Pg defense is so underrated. That full-court D like Jevon and Cam put on is so disruptive. It forces more time bringing the ball up which results in a rushed possession. It makes the ball handler watch the defender, so his vision for passing is diminished, and of course it forces turnovers.

 

[1Sun]

Payne was considered a defensive stud coming out of college. The question with him has always been his offense, and his shooting and shot selection in particular.

 

[Proximo]

If you look at the advanced stats payne and carter have been unbelievably good defensively in the bubble.

This actually encourages me alot if we match up against the Blazers in the play in. I actually feel like they will be able to hold dame to 40.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'm feeling so much better about the the backup point guard position with Payne and Carter although I still like the idea of adding a combo guard or point guard although it's no longer a must.

The Suns can better concentrate on their needs at the 4/5.

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

If you look at the advanced stats payne and carter have been unbelievably good defensively in the bubble.

This actually encourages me alot if we match up against the Blazers in the play in. I actually feel like they will be able to hold dame to 40.

Dame will be guarded by Mikal (Primary) and Ayton (off pnr) a lot.

Stotts will likely make Booker guard him as well on switches.

 

[95pro]

Dame will be guarded by Mikal (Primary) and Ayton (off pnr) a lot.

Stotts will likely make Booker guard him as well on switches.

They will pick and roll all dame long. Hopefully Ayton can stay down when he gets switched onto Dame. Dame has learned how to sell fouls.

Thankfully Bridges, Rubio, Payne and Carter are there. We'll have to monitor Book and Aytons foul count early on. Cam might be the refs whooping boy.

 

[1Sun]

We need to hang on to Payne. While certainly not the point guard of the future, he seems to be an ideal back-up point guard.

 

[Covert Rain]

We need to hang on to Payne. While certainly not the point guard of the future, he seems to be an ideal back-up point guard.

If this team let's Payne walk it's back to square one for the backup PG and this bench.

 

[Evil Ash]

If this team let's Payne walk it's back to square one for the backup PG and this bench.

Considering how little he costs us there is no chance that he's headed elsewhere

 

[mjb21aztd]

Payne has been like the cards Kenyan drake he definitely needs to be o roster next season

 

[Absolute Zero]

Welcome Back Cam Payne!

 

[Vacard]

Payne has been like the cards Kenyan drake he definitely needs to be o roster next season

And thankfully Jones isnt KEIM