Nets Video Breakdown: Caris LeVert’s Defense

Caris LeVert has tremendous upside as an on and off ball defender. His instincts combined with his length and athleticism make him a real candidate for a spot on the All-Defensive team next year. Here’s a breakdown of some of what he brings on that end of the floor.

Despite Harrison’s quickness LeVert is able to utilise his length in making the steal from behind. pic.twitter.com/WgoOlCNcUm
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Curtailing Simmons in transition is no easy feat. pic.twitter.com/K7z3q5ghbj
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LeVert does a heck of a job fitting through the defensive screens to hound Gordon enough to force the turnover. pic.twitter.com/lrbCK2Iy6y
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Immediately knows Joseph is looking to dish it off and makes the right read, creating the steal and transition three with his hustle and intelligence. pic.twitter.com/uRvdeyVxb0
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You have to admire the energy he brings on the defensive end to go with his tangible length and intelligence. pic.twitter.com/U49CWnjdeA
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He notices Griffin slipping a little with his handle and punishes him, creating an and one opportunity on the offensive end for Russell in the process. pic.twitter.com/5D4ZqhWJCv
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Love how we recovers off the Turner screen to force the block. pic.twitter.com/UDy43gGwD1
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Shows incredible tenacity on his man-to-man defense on Booker, punishing him with the rejection. pic.twitter.com/nUfKXYGd7A
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Senses Simmons has no way out on offense and creates the double, forcing the turnover and the subsequent transition bucket. pic.twitter.com/paemWO7lYU
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