Going over the top of screens in today's game of no hand checking and multiple screens. Guards that have that ability to slither or power around over or through screens are critically important. Marcus has the best combination of strength,weight distribution and technique-This is not fun for most players and Marcus makes the screener pay.
Rozier has that defensive DNA, the reach and burst of speed but still is getting hung up at times.He is still figuring out technique which should be a cross of bradley and smart..There has to be communication on defense or you get blindsided like crowder defense is hard work and missed by most fans.Avery was a pickpocket and Marcus Mike Tyson just ripping the ball away.
Smart since he came into league seems to have a mandate by referees to play physical and not get called for ticky-tack fouls
.The screeners are wary of Marcus, of Marcus's brute strength and mass, he also lowers his shoulder and leverages up.You can't teach that stuff.
Marcus plays defense like others play offence i just sit applauding all the little things he does .
Rozier has that defensive DNA but is still figuring it out
.Part of Roziers poor closing is i don't think he likes getting hit playing above the rim.He doesn't land well and hears footsteps -I think
Bladley actually watched Roziers impact on boards and incorporated that into his game last year.
Rozier used to zig zag using bursts to get up court.He now knows where he wants to go and how to get there. A point guard project it takes time
Rozier is getting there and had some great mentors isaiah,bladley,crowder and marcus`.