
Nets forward
Eddie Najera, who takes pride in his defense, provides some insight into how coaches can get their teams to buy into a "defense first" philosophy:
"It's about seeing my coach, and believing what he's teaching. It's pretty self-explanatory: He's going to hold everybody accountable defensively, and I like that. Anybody can play defense in the NBA. It's just a matter of wanting to do it. It's all about what comes from the leader, and him wanting you to do it. And since I've gotten here, he's been emphasizing defense."