“Intriguing” is defined as “arousing one’s curiosity or interest; fascinating” in the dictionary app on my laptop. If we’re going by that definition, then I would argue the current Top 5 leaders in pick-and-roll creation this season are the most intriguing possible this far. The pick-and-roll remains the toughest offensive action to defend in the NBA. Teams try to switch it constantly in order to not allow dribble penetration into an eroding defensive possession. But a player’s ability to take advantage of rules not allowing physical deterrents on the perimeter continue to flummox schemes allowed by the current rules.



So let’s dig into why the list below is the most intriguing right now. First and foremost, we have to know how to define pick-and-roll creation. Synergy Sports tracks points per possession created through both scoring and passing. Those possessions are anything that leads to a shot attempt, free throw attempt, or...