"Every time I hit him, I was wasting myself."
In a game against the Hornets in March 2018, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens was asked after the game how he allowed onlyDwight HowardAfter getting 3 rebounds, Stevens quickly replied, "This has nothing to do with me." Aron Baynes kept pushing and colliding with him throughout the game, even exchanging elbows, crutches and all kinds of dirty work. "He is a stiff neck." As a man, every time you hit him, you will lose three points."
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Greg Monroe, who transferred to the team this season, has also "battled" with Baynes and fully understands the wear and tear of fighting him on both offense and defense. "I am very fortunate to be on the same team with him now. He is a tough guy and has deep defensive skills in the low post. He knows how to use his feet and hands, and it's really tiring to have to deal with him all night long. Not only is he strong, but he has a lot of willpower."
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Joining the Celtics this season, Baynes' biggest contribution is defense and rebounding. During the regular season, Baynes' defensive efficiency value when he was on the court was 97, the best among the main players. It was 7 points less than when he was not on the court, and his rebound rate was also lower. Down to 4%. Although Baynes doesn’t seem to have a lot of hot shots, he is one of the few long-term players in the NBA who is good at low-post defense. “He can appear in the right place at the right time and can use his strong body to withstand opponents. He may not be flexible. But it’s effective enough.”
According to Synergy Sports, among the 207 players with at least 500 defensive possessions, Baynes scored 0.739 points per possession, ranking first in the league. This is why Brad Stevens calls Baynes a defensive elite, and why another team member Defensive expert AI Horford will defend him, "He makes my job much easier. Everyone always talks about how good our defense is, but Baynes' impact is by far the biggest, but no one thinks he deserves the best." Nominations for Defensive Player of the Year or Defensive Team of the Year. I don’t care about numbers, but I think impact is important.”
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In addition to his toughness on the court, Baynes' personal style also affects the team's atmosphere. "He has a distinct personality and is a typical tough guy, with a strong appearance and a loud voice." Stevens said, "When he is in the gym, you will hear He is yelling there; when he is in the training room, you can hear his charming roar. He will also share with his teammates where to eat and lead the young people to go crazy. He is our best reinforcement. "Marcus Smart, who is also a tough guy, can empathize the most. "Whether he is on or off the court, his style is very strong, especially his strong defense on the court, which makes people feel particularly reassuring." And Baynes' toughness, even if he is beaten, Jin will also be the source of the team's atmosphere. "Having him in the penalty area and watching him fight there can really ignite the team's fighting spirit." Jaylen Brown said.
This strong and tough character has made Baynes another indicator, a man that the entire NBA wants to dunk on.
Giannis Antetokounmpo,Russell Westbrook,JR Smith and Karl-Anthony Towns arriveJoel Embiid in the playoffs, Baynes often becomes the protagonist of posters.
Baynes' toughness often makes him a thorn in the opponent's side. Many generals want to dunk him on the head whenever they get the opportunity. On the one hand, they can improve his morale, and on the other hand, they can also severely humiliate him. When playing against the Bucks in the regular season,AntetokounmpoHe was made agitated by Baynes several times and wanted to dunk him for a long time. He found a fast break opportunity to dunk him. "He has dunked on Baynes several times this season, but Baynes didn't care at all. He I just want to win,” said Matthew Dellavedova, who is Baynes’s hometown and provided the assist.
In another game against the Thunder, Baynes once again lost his shoe while entangled with Westbrook. Unexpectedly, the Celtics on the other side scored too quickly. Before he could recover, Westbrook had already rushed over, "He's still there." He made eye contact with me at halftime, and I knew he wanted to put it over my head." But Baynes did not dodge, and quickly went under the basket to face Westbrook, who was sprinting at full speed, and once again became a poster.
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Some people will blame Baynes, why not get out of the way and let the opponent score two points, but must collide with the opponent, which will not only add penalties but may also cause injury. However, this is the greatest support and spirit that Baynes brings to the Celtics, a fearless tough guy who is willing to sacrifice his body, even if it will become a highlight for others, and will not let opponents easily invade their territory. "My job is to make every shot difficult for the opponent. Maybe they will continue to challenge me, but I will come forward every time." Baynes said, "It's actually quite interesting. I like the opponent to focus on trying to instill the power. My head, because it means they are no longer focused on winning."
However, Baynes's style of play is not foolproof. After being traded to the Suns in 2019, because Deandre AytonAfter being suspended (failed a drug test) and given the opportunity to start, Baynes was forced to hold the ball outside due to the Suns' style of play. Unexpectedly, he unexpectedly showed his range. In March 2020, he scored 37 points and 16 rebounds against the Trail Blazers. With 9 three-pointers, the number of points and three-pointers hit a new high, and the number of three-pointers also tied the single-game record in team history.James HardenBecame the only player in league history to score 35 points, 15 rebounds and more than 9 three-pointers in a single game.
Although he upholds a strong style of play that is not afraid of collisions, Baynes has also proved that he can adjust his playing style according to the needs of the team, and even practice new moves on his own. He is not only daring to rush, but also very flexible in the new era of men.
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