What is Dorian Finney-Smith’s defensive rating?

Dorian Lawrence Finney-Smith is an American power forward/small forward who plays for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. After going undrafted in 2016, Finney-Smith was signed by the Dallas Mavericks, where he spent seven seasons.

Known for his defense and 3-point shooting, Finney-Smith was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Kyrie Irving and Markieff Morris. In 66 games for the Nets and Mavs in the 2022/23 season, Finney-Smith averaged 8.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He shot 39.1% from the field, including 33.7% from deep.

Dorian Finney-Smith Defensive Rating

In 31 games so far in the 2023/24 season, Dorian Finney-Smith has a defensive rating of 119.9 as per Statmuse. In the 2022/23 season, he had a defensive rating of 117.0. He has developed into one of the better 3-and-D players in the league, who is averaging 4.6 rebounds and 0.8 steals per game in his career as of January 2024.

Dorian Finney-Smith College Career

Dorian Finney Smith played college basketball for two universities — Virginia Tech and University of Florida. As a freshman in the 2011/12 season, he played 33 games for Virginia Tech and averaged 6.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. He shot 33.2% from the field, including 36.6% from deep. He was a member of the ACC All-Freshman Team in 2012. After one season with the Hokies, he transferred to University of Florida in June 2012.

Throughout three seasons with the Florida Gators, Finney-Smith averaged 12.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. He shot 42.8% from the field, including 36.1% from deep. He was named the SEC Sixth Man of the Year in 2014 and was a member of Second Team All-SEC in 2015 and 2016.