PortCityProphet
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i don't see how a lot of dudes can't play 1 on 1 D. I think it's 80% effort 20% ability
Is Playing 1on1 Defense in the NBA More Effort or Ability?
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I think its a mixture of both, but I would put more onus on actual ability, probably like 60% ability/ 40% effort. Some people just have superior lateal movement/quickness/anticipation. The rest is all effort in my opinion.
for an example I look at Avery Bradley on my Celtics, who in my opinion is arguably the best 1 on 1 perimeter defender in the ligue. He obviously puts effort in, but his lateral movement, balance, and foot quickness, as well as his ability to hone in on his defender and make himself small thru screens is extraordinary, I think all of that is more ability than effort.
for an example I look at Avery Bradley on my Celtics, who in my opinion is arguably the best 1 on 1 perimeter defender in the ligue. He obviously puts effort in, but his lateral movement, balance, and foot quickness, as well as his ability to hone in on his defender and make himself small thru screens is extraordinary, I think all of that is more ability than effort.
I say it's 50/50 because some people may not have the ability but have the determination and focus
And some people have the ability but lack the focus and determination like Amare and Melo
And some people have the ability but lack the focus and determination like Amare and Melo
C/S. I think it's more an effort thing than anything else. Chuck hayes is a great example, his post defense is great, he can keep more athletic people in front of him with just his footwork. Ability plays a great part in it too you need quick hands and feet, but I think at the NBA level the majority of players are on equal terms as far as ability so the edge would have to be the intangibles like i.q. and effort to make an impact.
I think most players just don't develop or practice good defense before entering the NBA. Then they enter the league where it's the best players and athletes with great offense skill sets and they get exposed. So I say 70% ability n 30% effort.
606onit
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if you want a nicca to just SHOOT u out the game, u can back up and keep dude from the cup.....That's that matador defense. I think it's 60 ability 40 effort. Some cats just cant stay in front of u if u're quick/strong
torcher
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I think its like 70% effort and the rest lateral movement and basketball IQ
nah, that ratio is way off
effort is important, but some guys have horrible defensive instincts/physical limitations so no matter how much effort they give, theyre gonna get torched
chuck hayes is a great defender because of his quick feet, good instincts and football strong base more so than his effort.
i think effort is most important when you're guarding someone who comes off screens all game long. if were talking about guarding an isolation player id rank effort after instincts, lateral quickness, strength of base and length
It's definitely more ability than effort. When I was younger, I used to lock cats DOWN! Sometimes I might need some motivation, but if I made my mind up, I wasn't letting you score. This was due to my extremely quick feet, hands and long arms. I remember some random cat saw me playing defense and made a comment along the lines of "that ain't something you can teach."
Flash forward to now, after multiple nagging injuries, despite the effort I give, I can't guard people nearly as affective as I used to.
Flash forward to now, after multiple nagging injuries, despite the effort I give, I can't guard people nearly as affective as I used to.
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Like all things NBA related, it depends on the player and the fans' perception and like/dislike of said player.
For example, Amare can't guard people because he's lazy and doesn't try hard. Steve Nash can't guard people because he just doesn't have the ability even though he tries as hard as possible.
As far as a real answer to your question, it's much more technique and effort than "ability". Pretty much everyone has the ability to be at least a good defender, it's just about your defensive techniques and team's schemes and working your ass off on that end.
For example, Amare can't guard people because he's lazy and doesn't try hard. Steve Nash can't guard people because he just doesn't have the ability even though he tries as hard as possible.
As far as a real answer to your question, it's much more technique and effort than "ability". Pretty much everyone has the ability to be at least a good defender, it's just about your defensive techniques and team's schemes and working your ass off on that end.