Big Quote by Joe Thornton

I've always kinda guarded perimeter guys. I'm a little bit more comfortable guarding guys off screens. It kinda keeps me engaged in the game,…

— Kyle Kuzma

I'm a lock-up defender and I believe strongly in my defense, so I don't need to take cheap shots at guys to get an…

— Marcus Smart

I'm going to run at players, sometimes I need a bit more protection when the opposition is trying to kick me.

— Bukayo Saka

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

— Joel Matip

Wherever I get it, I feel like if I'm open, I'm going to shoot it. Because my confidence is real high, and I feel…

— Buddy Hield

You have to defend the perimeter guys otherwise you're going to struggle getting playing time or staying on the court.

— Zaza Pachulia

Defenders tend to leave me open on the elbow and when I step out, so it was only the smart thing to do to…

— Brittney Griner

I'm always looking to go out there and finish my opponents as soon as possible so I can stay safe and protected.

— Sage Northcutt

I'm happy to have minutes to play, to be on the court, but I know that I have to be much more aggressive and…

— Bojan Bogdanovic

Everyone thinks I'm looking for attacking football all the time. But the foundation is how you defend - keep a clean sheet, and you…

— Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

You have a lot of defenders now who just stay in position, cover the spaces. But I also like to defend one-on-one, battle against…

— Matthijs de Ligt

I've got this mindset now that I'm going to finish the play no matter where the defender's at.

— Ja Morant