Edwin Jackson Quotes

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

I think I'm a great defender, to be honest.

Defending isn't just about tackling and heading, it's also about getting the ball down and playing - starting the attack from the back.

Being able to guard the pick and roll makes you a high asset in the NBA.

That's how you get better on defense; not just 'oh, man, my guy beat me,' but you have to think about, 'okay, my man beat me, so I either have to pick up the next man, or I'm going to give somebody a foul.

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

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

I feel like I've improved immensely in terms of my defending, not only in one-versus-ones but also with my positioning.

Think about the deflections. The offense can't score every play. They're just trying to get a good shot. If I can deflect a pass, even if it doesn't cause a turnover, it will throw their timing off half-a-second. That half-a-second might mess up their shot.

I've always loved blocking shots.

I'm a defensive-minded player.

I need to work on defensive play and being consistent.

I like every aspect of defense; I enjoy shutting down the offense.

If we don't start playing better on defense, it's going to be hard. We can't just sit there and win shootouts.

Anytime you're a defensive player and your eyes aren't on your key, you're going to have an issue.

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.

For me, it is very important to control a situation in defence. You can always score goals, but you have to add stability in the defence.

I think I have that ability to win the ball back quickly when we lose it.

You look at Kawhi Leonard, Tony Allen, Draymond Green: they are great on ball, and they are great team defenders as well. You want to be both of them, not just one.

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

I realize I have to continue to work on defense. I think a lot of people have to work on defense.

I played defense in high school, so when the ball's in the air I feel like it's mine. No matter who it is or the situation, I feel like I've got to come down with the ball or at least knock it away.

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 defender, and my first job is to make the team secure at the back; that's my primary responsibility.