League leader in defensive win shares is...

[UK2K]

James Harden.

Just thought that was funny.

Harden is leading the league in defensive win shares. At 1.04, he's ahead of Tim Duncan (1.03) and Kawhi Leonard, Marc Gasol and Trevor Ariza (all at 0.93).

And his defensive rating, an estimate of points allowed per 100 possessions, is also much improved. In his first five seasons in the league, Harden's defensive rating was 108, 107, 106, 105 and 104 respectively. This season, it's 97.

[Im Still Ballin]

I am really impressed by his defense so far

[T_L_P]

According to BBallRef he's tied for 3rd with Marc and Tim at 1.0 :confusedshrug:

His defense has been solid so far. Definitely an improvement.

[Milbuck]

Typed up a big post shitting all over everything you just said. Felt bad, deleted all of it.

Harden's been ok defensively. I'd love to say he's still a joke, but he's ok.

Still gonna shit himself during the playoffs, both figuratively on the court and literally in the locker room before and after games.

[Doranku]

Sounds like a very reliable stat.

[YouGotServed]

Proud of my man Harden.

[UK2K]

Typed up a big post shitting all over everything you just said. Felt bad, deleted all of it.

Harden's been ok defensively. I'd love to say he's still a joke, but he's ok.

Still gonna shit himself during the playoffs, both figuratively on the court and literally in the locker room before and after games.

See that wasn't so bad was it?

Its ironic that after last season he's leading the league in DWS now. Obviously its not gonna stay like that but, at least his effort is being recognized.

I'm just waiting for the point where he gets tired of playing defense. Long season. Defense takes effort.

[Trollsmasher]

that's pretty normal if you play lots of minutes on a good defensive team (Dwight is back to being a DPOY this year)

Boozer used to be in top 15 all the time in Chicago