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Perimeter defense vs Inside defense

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 8:12 am
by vinceWin
Which do you feel is more important and why?

Re: Perimeter defense vs Inside defense

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 8:25 am
by twomangame
In my opinion, interior defense.
Simply because the painted area would mean high percentage shots for the offense.

Re: Perimeter defense vs Inside defense

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 8:32 am
by Xsy
Well-- interior, obviously. Last thing you want is your opponent hitting easy shots.

Re: Perimeter defense vs Inside defense

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:58 am
by Johnny Firpo
It is actually proven that inside defense is far more important than perimeter defense, so there should be only one opinion about that for every knowledgable basketball fan.

Re: Perimeter defense vs Inside defense

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:59 am
by Kabookalu
Seeing the impact that Tyson Chandler single handedly had on the Knicks defense the past season, I'm inclined to go with interior defense.

Re: Perimeter defense vs Inside defense

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:28 am
by branny
Interior for sure.. denying easier shots should be a priority.