Mouhamed Gueye is in the midst of a breakout season, seemingly making the leap from an impactful role player to a truly elite defender. This is the first season Gueye has been included in the rotation on opening night, and the national media have taken notice.
When you watch an Atlanta Hawks game, you can’t help but notice the 6’11 guy who manages to cover half of the floor on defense. Gueye typically starts a defensive play in the corner, matched up against the opposing power forward. When the offense appears to have a paint touch, he has already rotated and is well-positioned to make a play.