JaVale McGee Quotes

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

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

Until that moment comes when the ball comes to me every time, I have to find a way to be effective with offensive rebounds, play hard defense, blocking shots.

I'm ready to come out and show people I'm able to play defense.

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

I just try to play hard defensively.

It doesn't matter who's under the basket, I'm going to try to slam or block the shot.

I think my one-on-one defense is pretty good.

I block shots and stay out the way.

Defense is one man guarding the ball and four others helping him

If you're a basketball player, you've got to shoot.

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

I was a roving guard on the Lowell Hebrew Community Center's girls' basketball team all through high school. My specialty was stealing the ball, but my only shot was a lay-up.

Of course I love basketball.

When I go on the basketball court, I don't think about who's guarding me.

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

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 always felt defense was a big part of my game.

I'm hoping I'm remembered as one of the most prolific shot-blockers.

Being out there, I know how to play the game and know my spots. Just get rebounds, block shots, defend.

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

If you commit to the defensive end of the floor, you're going to have a chance to win every night. And if you're a great defensive team, you're going to go to the playoffs.

Not all players want to play defense. You get in foul trouble, you're going to be on the bench.

I still have a lot of confidence in my offensive game. I try to get guys involved and get in the lane, but defense is my backbone.