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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  | Chet Holmgren  OKC | -3.5 |
| 5 |  | Cason Wallace OKC | -3.3 |
| 6 |  | Alex Caruso OKC | -3.3 |
| 9 |  | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC | -2.9 |
| 14 |  | Jaylin Williams OKC | -2.4 |
| 15 |  | Ajay Mitchell OKC | -2.4 |
| 20 |  | Isaiah Hartenstein OKC | -2.1 |
| 88 |  | Branden Carlson OKC | -0.8 |
| 113 |  | Jalen Williams OKC | -0.7 |
| 126 |  | Isaiah Joe OKC | -0.6 |
| 161 |  | Aaron Wiggins OKC | -0.3 |
| 275 |  | Kenrich Williams OKC | +0.3 |
| 288 |  | Luguentz Dort OKC | +0.4 |
| 322 |  | Ousmane Dieng OKC/ CHI/ MIL | +0.6 |
| 372 |  | Nikola Topić OKC | +0.9 |
| 385 |  | Jared McCain  PHI/OKC | +1.1 |
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).