Defender Quote by Jaren Jackson, Jr

You need to beat a defender when you have the ball. You need to be able to successfully pass to a team-mate, and there…

— Edgar Davids

That's how you get better on defense; not just 'oh, man, my guy beat me,' but you have to think about, 'okay, my man…

— Rasheed Wallace

There are no plays run for your sake as a defender - you just have to want it.

— Ben Wallace

In my day, defenders played you with two hands and an elbow. You're not getting by a guy, especially if he has an elbow…

— Clyde Drexler

I'm a defender but I really enjoy to have the ball in all situations.

— Joel Matip

Defensive backs are always trying to kill me, so I'm trying to get them first.

— Hines Ward

In the NBA, there is a guy guarding you, and you really have to try shooting over him.

— Amar'e Stoudemire

I look at it this way: If the defender gets the chance they'll lay it on you. So for the most part I just…

— Tavon Austin

As a defender that is something you like - to go out there and win the ball.

— Joel Matip

There's a lot of players who you can pick up some stuff from, not just only full-backs or defenders. Even training with the top…

— Hector Bellerin

I always try to outsmart my defender.

— Devin Booker

Sometimes, you just have to take what the defense gives you.

— Lamar Jackson