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From Fedor's column:As previously mentioned, his defense has been outstanding the last two games. Friday’s game against Brad Beal especially was eye opening.
You can say on offense he’s all about scoring, but if you are going to mention what he’s all about, you have to talk to talk about his improved defense.
"In a move that would have been unfathomable last season, Beilein called on Sexton to pester All-Star Bradley Beal in Washington on Friday night.
Sexton matched up against Beal on 61 percent of the Wizards’ possessions. During that time, Beal, one of the league’s premier shooting guards, scored two points on 1-of-4 from the floor. Sexton also forced a pair of turnovers.
Two nights later, the Knicks starting backcourt, RJ Barrett and Frank Ntilikina, combined for 13 points on 5-of-15 shooting, also committing five of New York’s 21 turnovers.
“Just playing with heart, that’s all it is,” Sexton said in response to defending bigger players."
Bradley Beal's line against Sexton; 2 points, 2 turnovers. OMG.
31 points last night on 16 shots with ZERO turnovers. We needed it, too, because nobody was hitting 3's except him - the rest of the team was 3-for-20 from downtown. He also pulled up on a fast break when the layup wasn't there and dished it to Cedi for an uncontested 3.
Sexton is better at both ends of the floor this year and he's still only 20 years old and now is learning to play off the ball, which is where he probably belongs. People might think he's too small to defend 2's but look at what he's been doing with quickness and desire. Not to mention that whoever is guarding Sexton is going to be run ragged trying to chase him around when the Cavs have the ball, which will negatively affect his shooting on the other end.
Collin was pissed that Kevin Knox was selected for the Rising Stars team last year while he was left off and he took it out on the Knicks last night.
"I think what’s being underrated here is his growth from last year to this year with his defense." - Beilein on Collin Sexton