In the NBA, a basketball arena full of fierce competition, players with strong offensive firepower are always in the spotlight.
However, just because a player is strong in attack doesn't mean they're just as good on the defensive end. In recent years, players such as Trae Young, Curry, Joshua, Towns and Doncic have been in the spotlight for their excellent scoring performances, but at the same time, their performance on the defensive end has often been questioned and has become a possible burden for the team.
First and foremost, Trae Young is known for his amazing scoring prowess. His explosiveness and projection on the offensive end make it impossible for opponents to defend themselves. However, Trae Young has not been as good on the defensive end, and his relatively weak physicality has led to the difficulty of getting defensively in the face of some strong opponents, thus becoming an ATM for opponents' attacks.
Second, Curry is the three-point king, and his shooting ability is unique in the league. However, Curry's defensive prowess isn't his strong suit. Due to his relatively short stature, Curry is often at a disadvantage when facing tall opponents, being crushed by opponents with his body, becoming one of the representatives of the offensive fierce tiger and the defensive ATM.
Jokic is an all-around player who has performed well on both the offensive and defensive ends. However, compared to his excellent scoring ability, there were times when he didn't perform as well as he could have done on the defensive end. Opponents will often find out the weak points of Mr. Yoo through some directional dribbles or strong breakthroughs, so as to defeat his defense.
Towns and Doncic are also efficient scorers on the offensive end, but there are some potential problems on the defensive end. Despite his ability to rebound and block, Downs often struggles defensively against tough opponents. Doncic, on the other hand, is easy to be broken by opponents when defending because of his average physical condition.
The situation of these five players has raised questions about the balance between attack and defence. The team will need to keep their defense solid while pursuing offensive firepower. If a player has shortcomings on the defensive end, the opponent will inevitably look for opportunities to take advantage of them.
In modern basketball, versatility becomes a criterion for players to be evaluated, not only to have an excellent performance in scoring, but also to have a certain contribution on the defensive end.
The offense is fierce and the defense is like an ATM, which seems to have become a "synonym" for some players. However, for the team, a true All-Star should be one who can shine on both ends. In today's fierce competition, the importance of defense is becoming more and more prominent, and if teams can find players who can both attack and defend, they will definitely be able to occupy a greater advantage on the field.
Overall, the outstanding offensive performances of players such as Trae Young, Curry, Joshua, Towns and Doncic have fans cheering, but at the same time, their problems on the defensive end need to be paid enough attention. In future games, if they can improve their comprehensive ability in an all-round way, they will better contribute to the team and avoid becoming an ATM for the opponent's attack.