Isaiah Stewart, Des Pistons’ “best kept secret.”
Isaiah Stewart is one of those players you hate as an opponent but adore as a teammate. A true warriorwho stops at nothing, and whose defensive commitment is palpable in every possession.
His defensive impact today is reflected in his presence on the podium of the best blockers in the leagueAlec Sarr with an average of two blocks per match, behind Jay Huff (2.5) and Victor Wembanyama (3.6). Isaiah Stewart also stands out in this drill for his ability to counter… dunk attempts! He already has 12 in this style to his credit this season…
“He’s always been great. I played against him in high school, and he already had that presence inside.”, teammate Cade Cunningham said. “We put him in so many different positions and let him adjust, and he always does. His sense of the game and his basketball IQ are very underrated. He just knows where to stand and when to go. That’s why he’s so productive.”
A sense of timing
The Pistons leader is in a really good position to know how valuable Isaiah Stewart can be to the Pistons. Sometimes in the start, coming off the bench, in the position of 4, 5, even 3, he is always present, and now he embodies a force of deterrence that is well recognized by his opponents.
“He has the best timing in the league. Nobody does a better job of dunks or layups than him.”he added. “Honestly, it’s a little scary. It’s almost like he has fingers made of vibranium… I think he’s the best defender in the league.”.
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Even if there are numerous experts on the subject, starting with Victor Wembanyama, Isaiah Stewart definitely has his place among the best defenders in the league. Much more than his counterattacks or sense of timing, his mobility and ability to defend in several positions make him an elite defender.
Captain of the defense
If he hasn’t yet earned East Defensive Player of the Month honors, he’ll certainly be able to count on the support of his coach Jay Bickerstaff in his quest for the accolade. Because even if he’s part of the collective, Isaiah Stewart has contributed to Detroit becoming one of the best defenses in the country since the restart.
“He’s the most versatile pivot in the league on defense. There’s no player, whether on the perimeter or in the paint, that he can’t defend.”JB Bickerstaff recalled. “He’s very important to us, because he’s the one who has to correct mistakes, cover up shortcomings and take on a lot of responsibility. A lot of things are asked of him. “It’s hard for me to find a better defensive center than him in the league.”
Statements that go straight to the heart of the man in question, who continues to develop offensively in his sixth season in the NBA while emphasizing that he remains flawless on defense.
“It means a lot to me because he sees it every day”Isaiah Stewart confided. “He knows how much I care about defense and how passionate I am about that aspect of the game. He knows and appreciates that, and that means a lot to me.” »
Tonight, the Pistons found the Hawks at home, a team they already beat ten days ago (99-98). Isaiah Stewart tied his season high for blocks on the night with five blocks.
| Isaiah Stewart | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2020-21 | THE | 68 | 21:24 | 55.3 | 33.3 | 69.6 | 2.3 | 4.3 | 6.7 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 7.9 |
| 2021-22 | THE | 71 | 25:35 | 51.0 | 32.6 | 71.8 | 3.2 | 5.5 | 8.7 | 1.2 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 8.3 |
| 2022-23 | THE | 50 | 28:17 | 44.2 | 32.7 | 73.8 | 2.3 | 5.8 | 8.1 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 11.3 |
| 2023-24 | THE | 46 | 30:56 | 48.7 | 38.3 | 75.3 | 1.6 | 5.0 | 6.6 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 10.9 |
| 2024-25 | THE | 72 | 19:55 | 55.9 | 32.1 | 75.9 | 1.8 | 3.7 | 5.5 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 6.0 |
| 2025-26 | THE | 21 | 22:29 | 53.4 | 41.2 | 72.7 | 1.8 | 4.2 | 6.0 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 10.0 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
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