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Punt Steals and Punt Blocks Builds: Players to Target

Karan covers players that elevate in certain punt builds.

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Karan Talwar
September 30, 2024

In this piece, I will cover players whose value increases in Punt Steals and Punt Blocks builds. Knowing who to target is essential to maximize the strengths of these specific strategies.

Punt Steals

Guards:

  • Stephen Curry

  • Jalen Brunson

  • Devin Booker

  • Damian Lillard

  • Anfernee Simons

  • Tyler Herro

  • Josh Giddey

  • Zach LaVine

  • Desmond Bane

Forwards:

  • Lauri Markkanen

  • Kevin Durant

  • Tobias Harris

  • Michael Porter Jr.

  • Pascal Siakam

  • Keegan Murray

  • Zach LaVine

  • Miles Bridges

  • Brandon Ingram

  • Paolo Banchero

Centers:

  • Karl-Anthony Towns

  • Myles Turner

  • Brook Lopez

  • Jarrett Allen

  • John Collins

  • Jalen Duren

  • Nikola Vucevic

  • Rudy Gobert

  • Clint Capela

When punting steals, it’s critical to target players who excel in other guard stats such as free throw percentage, three-pointers, and assists. These categories will help compensate for the lack of steals and keep your build competitive.

Punt Blocks

Guards:

While most guards naturally fit in a punt blocks strategy, players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alex Caruso, and Scottie Barnes still provide significant block contributions and may not be ideal for this build. However, here are some guards who thrive in a punt blocks build:

  • Jalen Brunson

  • Tyler Herro

  • Darius Garland

  • Damian Lillard

  • Anfernee Simons

  • Andrew Nembhard

  • Collin Sexton

  • Brandin Podziemski

Forwards:

  • Jimmy Butler

  • Lauri Markkanen

  • Zach LaVine

  • Franz Wagner

  • Pascal Siakam

  • Jaylen Brown

  • Devin Vassell

  • RJ Barrett

  • DeMar DeRozan

Centers:

  • Nikola Jokic

  • Nikola Vucevic

  • Domantas Sabonis

  • Deandre Ayton

  • Alperen Sengun

  • Jalen Duren

  • Bam Adebayo

  • John Collins

  • Jonas Valanciunas

In a punt blocks build, securing key big man stats like rebounds and field goal percentage is vital. Make sure you target players who can dominate these areas, keeping your team strong across the board.

Hope you found this guide helpful! For more tips and insights, follow me on Twitter: @Karan_Talwar27.