Defense, defense, defense. That’s all we heard from the Brooklyn Nets after the first group practice of the 2020-2021 season.
Steve Nash led the way, stating he expected the Nets to be an “excellent defensive team,” pushing a “competitive spirit and connectively.” The rookie head coach continued, “you have to continually seek a deeper buy-in... If you’re not a great defensive team, you’re not connected, and if you don’t have a competitive spirit collectively, a championship is not in your cards. That’s for sure.”
This isn’t the first time Nash has emphasized the importance of sharpness on defense.