Daniels sets a historic record and becomes one of the youngest steals + blocks in the NBA
2025-03-09 13:22
On March 9, the NBA regular season continued, and the Hawks played against the Pacers at home. In the middle of the first quarter of the game, Hawks player Daniels completed two steals, bringing his season data to 175 steals and 40 blocks, becoming the third youngest player in NBA history to achieve this achievement, second only to LeBron James and Magic Johnson.
Daniels' defensive performance this season is impressive. He not only ranks first in steals, but also shows excellent blocking ability. Being able to reach 175+ steals and 40+ blocks in a single season shows his comprehensiveness and stability on the defensive end. His stealing ability relies on excellent anticipation and reaction speed, while blocking relies on his height, wingspan and good sense of help defense.
Compared to many guards who are good at defense, Daniels has a wider defensive coverage. He can not only defend outside players alone, but also provide interference in the interior. Most of his steals come from his keen reading ability and quick hand reaction, while his blocks mostly occur during the assist defense under the basket. This all-around defensive style makes him have a great influence in the game and become an indispensable part of the Hawks' defensive system.
This season, Daniels' contribution on the defensive end has been the key to the team's victory many times. He can not only create steals when the opponent is advancing, but also block shots at critical moments to help the team curb the opponent's offense. Although he is still a young player, his maturity on the defensive end is far beyond his peers, which is why he can be compared with James and Magic.
Daniels' growth rate is exciting. He is not only expected to continue to improve his defensive data, but also to challenge more historical records. As the season progresses, his role in the team will become more important, and his defensive ability may become an important factor in the Hawks' competition for a playoff spot. In the future, if he can further improve his offensive performance and show stronger dominance in key games, he may be able to rank among the league's top defensive players and even become the defensive core of the Hawks.
At present, Daniels has proved his potential, and this record further proves his talent. As one of the youngest players in NBA history with 175+ steals and 40+ blocks, his future is worth looking forward to.