Jonathan Isaac
We know. Isaac is a MAGA guy. We don't tend to get into politics here, but we'll put it this way - we don't see eye-to-eye with Isaac on a lot of issues.
Question his views if you like. Here's a question - is Isaac the best defender in the NBA? The metrics suggest that he's not in that conversation, but they're likely skewed by Isaac's limited playing time.
Lowest opponent FG% in the Playoffs (min. 30 field goals defended)
— The Lead (@TheLeadSM) April 29, 2024
25.8 - Jonathan Isaac
30.0 - Mo Wagner
30.2 - Terrance Mann
31.6 - Maxi Kleber
33.3 - Jalen Suggs
34.0 - Tyler Herro
35.6 - Nic Batum
Isaac is shooting over double his opponent’s FG% this postseason 🤯 pic.twitter.com/FN5MnrCqOU
The eye test suggests that Isaac is close. He has incredible lateral mobility for a man who stands 6'11". Isaac can protect the rim and guard every position on the floor. He's as strong of a defensive player as you'll find in the NBA.
Perhaps the Magic won't let him go. That said, their young core is about to get expensive in its own right. Isaac has a team option this summer. The Magic could opt to move him rather than invest in an injury-prone player. If the Rockets are feeling lucky, they could justify a modest investment in his health.