This season we have had quite a few brothers who have LOCKED UP!!!!!! Stats matter, but real hoopers know staying in front of your man and altering shots, playing good help defense, great POA defense, and being an overall pest doesnt show up on the stat sheet. Lets see who keads our league;
1) Samad Siddiqui - On a team that has a lot of offensive firepower, Samad provides very high level POA / perimeter defense and has made life easy for his team to be able to work on offense. For a guy his size to change the outcome of a game on the defensive end takes insane talent. Love the effort he gives night in and night out.
2) JB - Our reigning DPOY. His combination of speed, strength, and effort makes it tough for everyone in front of him. He defensively single handedly beat a very good Cease Fire team and sent Saleh off to texas on an L.
3) Ibraheem Mullings - For a guy to naturally play the middle and play defense in the post, to move up and play the perimeter and still be among the league leaders in blocks is crazy. Nobody wants to be on the offensive side of the matchup when this man is guarding you, big or guard.
Honorable Mentions - Bilal Latif, Hani,