Scottie Pippen Quotes

On the defensive end, I have to do my job.

I think my wingspan helps me out on defense, because I can cover a little more ground and block a few more shots.

My shot-blocking ability, it's really second to none.

I think I am a good help defender as well as just bringing a lot of communication to the floor.

Being a presence on the defensive end, I know that's important to me, I have to establish that.

Any good defensive team has a strong anchor, because he cleans up mistakes.

I like playing size per position defensively.

I was a great help-side defender in college, but as far as really wanting to lock somebody up, that was never really my focus.

I'm a 6'1' guard, but I'm blessed to have a wingspan of 6'7'. I have good lateral movement. For me, fighting over screens and using my hands, I kind of get tips on the ball. People don't understand getting a hand on the ball - not just stealing it - means a lot, especially in this league because everything happens so fast.

I think I stand up more often than I should on defense. I've got to be solid and continue to get better.

I always felt like I'm a good one-on-one defensive player.

I think I'm underrated on defense. I try to use my length and feet and put pressure on players.

I've always loved blocking shots.

You can be a great defensive player, and if you don't put up splash statistics, then you're not going to get noticed.

In high school, I figured I'd get a few extra baskets by getting steals. I would just pressure up the ball.

Tony Allen is a good defender, very smart.

You can ask all the best players in the NBA - there's not one player in the NBA that guards them like me.

When you're running next to a guy who's about to lay it up in transition, you just get out of the way because you know Giannis is coming to block it.

I really wasn't a good defensive player at all.

I like to think of myself as a pretty good shot blocker.

With all the talk of the 3-point line, it's still most important to build your defense inside to out.

I think I'm pretty good at pressuring the ball, forcing turnovers.

Offence doesn't concern me. It's easier for people to get layups than it is to get stops on defence or a block.

I pride myself on the defensive end. That's where I earn my keep.

My main improvement on defense has just been my coaches. They've been teaching me defensive schemes, how to guard guys, and how to use my length.