Andre Drummond Quotes

Defense all starts with the ball and the rim-protector is the last resort, the last line of defense. I take pride in that.

Defense is something I've always taken pride in from college and high school.

You can't just score more points than last year without playing defense.

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

You need to love to play defense.

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.

Although offensive play is important, it's defending that gets you titles.

I've always loved blocking shots.

I block shots and stay out the way.

Didn't the other guys tell you? Nobody dunks on Manute B-O-L!

Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling.

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.

I'm a shotblocker and I want to get everything.

I try to work on my defense every game, every practice.

At first, I wanted to be a good player in the NBA. When I get to a team where you have one of the two best scorers in the league, I just said to myself that I needed to do something. I need to do something to help my team, something to make my name. That's where I started to focus on defense.

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.

I just go out there and 'D' up. Everybody can make a layup, but everybody can't play 'D.' Just winning, that's all that matters, that's the bottom line. Get a win.

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

I try to use my athleticism and my strength to be able to guard bigger guys, and being able to guard bigger guys is going to get me more minutes on the floor.

Sometimes, it's the little plays that I make that can change the outcome of the game - whether it's blocking a shot or blitzing a guard or getting an offensive rebound.

I can bring a lot. I play both sides of the ball. I defend. I have an offensive game. I rebound the ball. I get steals a lot.

I get upset when people score on us, especially when it's an easy basket. Everybody's super talented in this league, but you want to make it tough for guys.