What is the best way to guard star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum? It starts with studying opponents’ tendencies and being aware of their preferred moves and shooting patterns according to one of the best defenders in the NBA of today, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Alex Caruso.
One must also try throwing different defensive coverages and looks at players to keep them off balance as well, as sticking with the same kind of coverages on successive plays can give an opponent an advantage. But the specific tendencies and getting good at remembering them is the chief approach advocated by the Bulls guard in a recent interview with the host of the “Old Man and the 3” podcast, ex-NBAer JJ Redick.
To hear the specifics of how Caruso defends Tatum be sure to check out the clip embedded below.
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