Changing and denying shots, John Henson protecting paint for Bucks

Posted Apr 15, 2015
With 2.02 blocks per game, John Henson is sixth in the NBA. If you look at blocks per 48 minutes, Henson is at the top of the league. Henson's ability to block and alter shots gives him one of the best defensive ratings in the NBA. He allows an estimated 98 points per 100 possessions, which would rank sixth in the league. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

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