1. MENTAL
It all starts with your own frame of mind. You have to have that focus, intensity and determination that your man is not going to score tonight.
2. DISCIPLINE
Every great defensive player is extremely disciplined. Rarely do you see them get faked out and leave their feet. You have to remember that Defense is all about making your opponant work as hard as possible every time down the court.
3. AWARENESS
All great defenders are not just one-on-one defenders, they also play great team defense as well. And you have to realize that in the end it is all about the team. So you need to always be aware and ready to help your teammates whenever they get beat.
So, those are the 3 biggest principles to becoming a great defender ... like Bruce Bowen.
