End Quote by Kawhi Leonard

My role is to be a defensive player, and that's what I try to do. Whatever offense comes to me is a plus.

— Shawn Bradley

Offensively and defensively, I think I probably do a lot better in guarding people in transition and shooting the ball in transition.

— Danny Green

Firstly, I am somebody who plays in a defensive role, and we need to start with that, but then I need to bring the…

— Naby Keita

My role is to be ready. I never know what night my name and number is going to be called, but my job is…

— Jason Collins

Once I see how the defense is playing me, I know how to attack and where I can get my shots and where the…

— Ja Morant

I do like to play and pass the ball. But first and foremost I see myself as a defender: blocking, tackling, heading.

— Harry Maguire

My job is just to make the right play, read the defense, shoot if it's there, and make plays for my team.

— Trey Burke

Whoever I'm playing against, I go in and try to stop their best scorer and try to get myself going on the offensive end.

— Kawhi Leonard

I just try to impact the game when I get in. Try to make the right plays offensively and defensively.

— Dennis Schroder

I just try to put the ball in play and try to help my team.

— Juan Soto

I have to open the game from my position. It's really important to play with the ball.

— Jerome Boateng

On the defensive end, I have to do my job.

— Joel Embiid