>Maybe he looked good in GS’ SCHEME, but he wasn’t
>stopping jack at OKC. And I have never seen him lock down
>anyone, and he is a seven footer so he better have some
>blocks.
>
>I would say avg at best. He isn’t PG, Kawhi, lebron, or
>giannis on defense.
>I’m not hating on my man.


Both Durant and Beal have been relatively bad defenders under Scott Brooks and game/energetic defenders when coached by others.

Brooks is and was willing to let them off the hook defensively so they could focus on their offensive game. They, however, step up when held accountable for their defense.