RAPM & JUNKIE
Defensive JUNKIE
Defensive component of JUNKIE (Joint Unified Noise-Kontrolled Impact Estimate). Negative values indicate fewer expected points allowed (better defense). Learn more
Min. 9
GP (10% of team's games), 10 MPG
Relax qualifiers
| # | Player | D-JUNKIE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | ![]() | Nikola Jokić | -2.5 |
| 185 | ![]() | Cameron Johnson | -0.2 |
| 203 | ![]() | Christian Braun | -0.1 |
| 208 | ![]() | Aaron Gordon | -0.1 |
| 220 | ![]() | Julian Strawther | -0.0 |
| 228 | ![]() | Zeke Nnaji | +0.0 |
| 239 | ![]() | Tyus Jones | +0.1 |
| 247 | ![]() | Spencer Jones | +0.1 |
| 256 | ![]() | Peyton Watson | +0.2 |
| 270 | ![]() | KJ Simpson | +0.3 |
| 286 | ![]() | Jalen Pickett | +0.3 |
| 311 | ![]() | Bruce Brown | +0.6 |
| 329 | ![]() | Jonas Valančiūnas | +0.6 |
| 369 | ![]() | Tim Hardaway Jr. | +0.9 |
| 435 | ![]() | Jamal Murray | +1.9 |
Top defensive JUNKIE leaders
The current 2025-26 Season NBA leaders in defensive JUNKIE are Victor Wembanyama (-5.6, SAS), Rudy Gobert (-4.1, MIN), Derrick White (-3.5, BOS), Chet Holmgren (-3.5, OKC), and Cason Wallace (-3.3, OKC).














