Idk why people cry about these surveys. These GMs probably fill these out of their lunch break while multitasking.

Chet’s defensive reputation lagging behind his ability and metrics right now for whatever reason so probably not

I think the point isn’t he’s the secret ingredient

It’s just he isn’t Harrison Barnes and actually helped win games lol

My issue with this sub when it comes to on/off is that people often pick and choose when to use it or give it context.

Like Russ without KD playoff lineups regularly performed better offensively than Russ with KD lineups. Yet you never heard anybody bring that stat up to say Russ is more impactful or whatever.

Regardless, on/off isn’t that simple. The rotations you run and just quite literally the playstyle of the team all play a part. Hence why even Steph and KD on/off numbers got alot closer if you look at playoff only as well. Basketball doesn’t work like that and shouldn’t be looked at that way only when comparing two players.

As someone who pretty much watched 99% of their games at their “primes” (or whatever this is for Shai), I might lean Shai just because his consistency.

I do think Russ’ playmaking gets underrated sometimes though and that’s what makes it close. I think in terms of a “ceiling”, his playmaking impact could be otherworldly at times. Just not all the time due to some of his flaws.

Don’t think there’s a wrong answer overall and it comes down to preference because of Shai’s young career

Flip Embiid and Shai

Flip KD and Edwards

Sub Wemby for Mitchell

Hes not all defense caliber but he absolutely is a 2 way player.

I don’t understand this obsession with matchup defense. Hes an elite off ball defender who plays into our scheme perfectly in terms of overhelping and forcing turnovers. Also is still good enough one on one where he doesn’t get targeted.

It’s the same reason why impact defensive metrics loved him so much. Our defense was solidly better with him on the court, even without Lu or Chet.

He had a 50% TS which is lower than every non Kyrie (who has received ample slander) and Kleber of the names you listed