Now in his fifth NBA season, you won’t hear Bones Hyland’s name listed amongst the game’s best backcourt defenders. The lanky point guard has carved a role in the league via his ability to score.
That doesn’t mean that the 25-year-old can’t make improvements on the defensive end throughout his career. Asked by Dane Moore about how he has gotten better on defense, Hyland responded with,
"Man, I stunk at the beginning of my career, man. I ain't gonna lie. It's definitely something I've been hanging my hard hat on, just trying to get better defensively.