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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 |  | Marcus Smart  LAL | -2.1 |
| 43 |  | Austin Reaves LAL | -1.5 |
| 106 |  | LeBron James LAL | -0.7 |
| 118 |  | Luka Dončić LAL | -0.7 |
| 121 |  | Jarred Vanderbilt LAL | -0.6 |
| 122 |  | Jaxson Hayes LAL | -0.6 |
| 171 |  | Christian Koloko LAL/ MEM/ ATL | -0.3 |
| 240 |  | Jake LaRavia LAL | +0.1 |
| 260 |  | Deandre Ayton LAL | +0.2 |
| 261 |  | Maxi Kleber LAL | +0.2 |
| 326 |  | Luke Kennard ATL/LAL | +0.6 |
| 332 |  | Dalton Knecht LAL | +0.6 |
| 357 |  | Rui Hachimura LAL | +0.8 |
| 375 |  | Gabe Vincent LAL/ATL | +0.9 |
| 399 |  | Nick Smith Jr. LAL | +1.3 |
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).