How Do You Play Defense Like Ron Artest?
Ron Artest is one the most controversial figures in the NBA. He is often making headlines for his behavior and not his basketball skills. Despite these distractions, Ron Artest is one of the best defensive players in the NBA, and he uses those defensive skills to frustrate opponents. He bases his defense on attitudes and skills that any player can learn and incorporate into his game. Grow up with a defensive mindset on the court. In an interview with Startingfive.net, Ron Artest said, “I grew up always wanting to play defense-always wanting to lock down my man.” Artest just grew up wanting to play defense while other players want to score. Play very physically on the ball defense. Ron Artest has a reputation league-wide for his toughness and ability to muscle offensive players to positions on the court that are outside their comfort zone. Stay in front of the offensive player on defense. Ron Artest works relentlessly on his footwork and timing in order to stay in front of his man on de
