http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/6278504If you were a coach for an NBA team, what drills would you get a player doing to improve his defense? And what about a player who doesn't necessarily have the athletic ability of the players he has to guard? ? Andrew Cheetham, Melbourne, Australia<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>If a player is already in the NBA, he has sufficient talent to at least play adequate defense. However, some constructive measures can always be taken to improve anybody's defense.Most importantly, the player has to be made to realize that his playing aggressive defense is a necessity and not a choice. This is probably the most difficult concept for a coach to instill in any given player, and one which players who have been able to register impressive offensive numbers at whatever level they've performed are sure to resist. Playing time is the only true motivation at a coach's disposal, but some players (like LeBron James) simply must play 40-minutes or so even if they don't play a lick of defense.That said, a player's defensive stance can be corrected through almost any kind of slide-drill. Balance, squatting with a relatively straight back, the position (and activity) of the hands and arms, and especially footwork are the keys here. The defensive philosophy of a player's coach is likewise crucial. Are players asked to go over baseline screen, for example, or to tailgate their opponents? How is help given on the various screens? What specific rotations are used to counter specific movements of the ball?The better coaches break down their defensive game plans into isolated pieces. This is how we defend curls around down-screens. This is how and when we double pivot scorers. This is how we defend high-middle screen/rolls against 3-point shooters, against non-shooters, against left-handed ball-handlers. Ditto with elbow S/Rs, wing S/Rs, cross-screens, down-screens, and so on. Repetitive drills are fashioned out of these basic elements starting with individual drills, evolving into 2-man, 3-man, 4-man, then into team-wide drills. The point here is that NBA scorers can rarely be contained on a one-on-one basis. Guys like Kobe Bryant, LBJ, Carmelo Anthony, etc. have to be forced to help-spots, doubled on the touch, on the move, sent sideline-baseline or whatever. The inability (or unwillingness) of a player to play hard-nosed defense can be somewhat mitigated by a coordinated team defense. (Depending upon the talents, size, coachability and motivation of his teammates.)However, just running through textbook drills to instill reactions that aren't part of a team's defensive game plan has limited benefits. And repetition is always necessary so that each player totally understands what his duties are in every possible situation.One of the problems is that the brief preseason and the hectic regular season limit the duration and the number of practices. That's why defensively (and offensively) challenged players need to work hard and long hours under proper supervision during the off-season.</div> I just thought I'd share this. Very good insight and Charlie knows what he's talking about.
Charlie Rosen knows what he's talking about?Charlie rated jordan a "B" on defense and a "B" on versatilityCharlie said that he was the only hope for the white man in the sixties.Charlie said that Alex Hannum was stronger than WiltCharlie said that Willis Reed was one of the ten most underrated players of all time and that he isn't in the Hall of FameCharlie Rosen is a washed up ex jock who never was a great writer, analyst, basketball player, or coach.I don't get why you quote him constantly like he's a legend who is now a phenomenal writerHe writes for Fox for Gods sakePlease explain why you think he is anything but a dunce
I've read Charlie Rosen where he called Michael Jordan the best all-around player ever, please find a source or something for your allegations.He's unpopular with a lot of people because he writes what he thinks and usually not what most people write about. He's been a professional coach and understands the game like few dipshit blog writers do. He puts most NBA writers to sham.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ Dec 18 2006, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I've read Charlie Rosen where he called Michael Jordan the best all-around player ever, please find a source or something for your allegations.He's unpopular with a lot of people because he writes what he thinks and usually not what most people write about. He's been a professional coach and understands the game like few dipshit blog writers do. He puts most NBA writers to sham.</div>Didn't you say he had "no clue what he was talking abot" not half a year ago?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (KMart? @ Dec 20 2006, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Didn't you say he had "no clue what he was talking abot" not half a year ago?</div>36 posts today, Are we seeing the old Kmart back for good? :winkglasses:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BALLAHOLLIC? @ Dec 20 2006, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>36 posts today, Are we seeing the old Kmart back for good? :winkglasses:</div>Hopefully. Bugging BCB is a good start :winkglasses:
