Is Dirk Nowitzki the worst 7 foot defender of all time?

[Akrazotile]

Yes. Even this year Tyson Chandler numbers have been atrocious the whole play-offs. Advanced stats say the Mavs are actually better defensively when Dirk plays without Tyson than they are when Tyson plays without Dirk.

Tyson Chandler has done really well the last few years to surround himself with players who have a shitty defensive reputation like Dirk, Amare, Bargnani and Melo. As a result he never gets any blame, although he has seriously declined.

Tyson had two defensive rebounds in game three. Howard had 26 total, 11 offensive. Tyson had eight overall. Felton/Barea had more in the same time.

Part of that could be whom their opponent has on the court at those times. Usually Chandler will sit when the other team has a weaker offensive lineup.

[AirFederer]

Nothing but a debunked myth