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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 |  | OG Anunoby  NYK | -2.2 |
| 99 |  | Karl-Anthony Towns NYK | -0.8 |
| 100 |  | Mitchell Robinson NYK | -0.8 |
| 117 |  | Landry Shamet NYK | -0.7 |
| 141 |  | Jose Alvarado  NOP/NYK | -0.5 |
| 151 |  | Mikal Bridges NYK | -0.4 |
| 153 |  | Josh Hart NYK | -0.4 |
| 159 |  | Tyler Kolek NYK | -0.4 |
| 233 |  | Miles McBride NYK | +0.1 |
| 304 |  | Jeremy Sochan  SAS/NYK | +0.5 |
| 306 |  | Guerschon Yabusele NYK/ CHI | +0.5 |
| 374 |  | Jalen Brunson NYK | +0.9 |
| 433 |  | Jordan Clarkson NYK | +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).