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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | ![]() | Amen Thompson | -1.4 |
| 62 | ![]() | Clint Capela | -1.2 |
| 95 | ![]() | Jabari Smith Jr. | -0.8 |
| 97 | ![]() | Josh Okogie | -0.8 |
| 143 | ![]() | Kevin Durant | -0.5 |
| 144 | ![]() | Tari Eason | -0.5 |
| 152 | ![]() | Reed Sheppard | -0.4 |
| 196 | ![]() | Aaron Holiday | -0.1 |
| 295 | ![]() | Steven Adams | +0.4 |
| 307 | ![]() | Tyler Smith | +0.5 |
| 337 | ![]() | Dorian Finney-Smith | +0.7 |
| 425 | ![]() | Alperen Sengun | +1.7 |
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).











