As a data-driven analyst with a background in sports science, I’ve seen how modern NBA teams are redefining value by prioritizing low-usage defensive metrics over flashy star power. This piece breaks down why traditional box-out and pick-and-roll schemes are being replaced by perimeter pressure and switch-heavy systems—metrics most scouts overlook. I’ll show you the three under-the-radar indicators shaping tomorrow’s draft, based on real-time tracking and tape analysis.