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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  | Ausar Thompson  DET | -2.8 |
| 17 |  | Javonte Green DET | -2.3 |
| 22 |  | Cade Cunningham DET | -2.1 |
| 24 |  | Paul Reed DET | -2.1 |
| 31 |  | Ronald Holland II DET | -1.8 |
| 59 |  | Jalen Duren DET | -1.2 |
| 96 |  | Daniss Jenkins DET | -0.8 |
| 130 |  | Kevin Huerter  CHI/DET | -0.6 |
| 131 |  | Tobias Harris DET | -0.6 |
| 198 |  | Duncan Robinson DET | -0.1 |
| 201 |  | Caris LeVert DET | -0.1 |
| 211 |  | Marcus Sasser DET | -0.1 |
| 246 |  | Jaden Ivey DET/CHI | +0.1 |
| 284 |  | Isaiah Stewart DET | +0.3 |
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).