Chicago Bulls Receive: G/F Joe Harris, C Nic Claxton
Brooklyn Nets Receive: C Nikola Vucevic
With that said, much debate exists about which type of defense is most important.
Some will suggest that big-man defense matters most. If you don’t have rim protection, the rest of the system breaks down.
Still, the modern NBA big should be able to cover the perimeter too. If that’s your feeling, you should love Nic Claxton.
Others will argue that wing defenders reign supreme in the modern league. A platoon of rangy wings who can guard a wide range of players is certainly a safe way to build a quality defense. If that’s your preference, you’ll value Ben Simmons.
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In all likelihood, a contending team needs both. The more quality, versatile defenders a team has, the better their stopping powers will be.
With that in mind, should the Nets target a one-way player like Vucevic?