Dyson Daniels revolutionizes the NBA with his defensive skills

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 16 Nov 2024 | 15:23

Dyson Daniels, NBA defensive revolution. Photo: gettyimages

A white-collar thief. That's how Dyson Daniels can be described in this NBA season. At 21 years old, he leads the entire league in total steals and steals per game, stringing together five games with over five steals, equipping Atlanta Hawks with the necessary tools to grow as a team.

We may be witnessing the birth of something historic this season in the NBA. If you have any doubts about the impact of Dyson Daniels' defensive ability, just look at some NBA statistics to understand the magnitude of what the Atlanta Hawks forward is doing. He has five games where his average steals are 5.8, a figure never seen before that positions him to become the greatest defender of all time.

Dyson Daniels is averaging 5.8 steals per game in his last five games. Currently leads the league in steals and it’s not even particularly close. The Atlanta Hawks got an absolute steal. pic.twitter.com/b7thVM3PZY
— Global Scouting (@GlobalScouting_) November 16, 2024

His season average stands at 3.8 steals per game, challenging the historical record held by Alvin Roberson in 1985/86 with the Spurs when he achieved 3.7 steals per game. The magic becomes more evident when we analyze the deflections of this young Australian who is revolutionizing the league with his energy, tactical clarity, and anticipation. As if that weren't enough, he complements his defensive activity with a good scoring output, matching a record set by Michael Jordan himself. In conclusion, Dyson Daniels is poised to conquer uncharted territory in the NBA.

Dyson Daniels has the longest streak of 15+ PTS and 5+ STL since Michael Jordan (4 games) pic.twitter.com/LB22eECqDk
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 16, 2024