GOOD DEFENSIVE ROLE PLAYERS GET MINUTES

A defensive role player adds a lot of value to a team, yet it’s often a position that goes unnoticed and unappreciated by the average fan. 

The average fan typically judges the value a player brings to their team based on their offensive skills, which is the wrong way of assessing value, and not to mention, has NOTHING to do with their ability to play good defense.  I have seen very good perimeter shooters become an instant liability on defense because they look like they have bricks tied to their feet when they’re trying to defend someone.

To be an effective defender… size, speed or offensive talent has little to do with it.  If you have some athleticism, good footwork, the ability to anticipate, and lastly a great work ethic, those are the tools you need to be a successful defender.

So for those of you that struggle when handling the ball, or just can’t consistently make your shots, don’t give up on your ability to contribute just yet. Maybe you should take another look at some of the other things you may be able to bring to the table to help add some additional value to your team.

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