Golden State Warriors "Phoenix" Play for Klay Thompson
Specific ATO designed to get Klay an open catch-and-shoot 3
Team Defense
Golden State Warriors Defense (Draymond Green Anchored)
He could switch onto guards and bigs without losing value
Direct answer
What is Golden State Warriors Defense (Draymond Green Anchored)?
He could switch onto guards and bigs without losing value
Quick facts
| Category | Team Defense |
|---|---|
| Source volume | BASKETBALL_PLAY_VAULT.md |
What it is
- He could switch onto guards and bigs without losing value
How it works
- His positioning, communication, and help defense created a "rover" dynamic
- Warriors could switch almost everything and recover because Draymond was always in the right spot
- "Why the NBA's Best Defender Doesn't Guard His Man" — Draymond's value is in his help, positioning, and orchestration, not individual matchup defense
Bilingual terms
| English | Golden State Warriors Defense (Draymond Green Anchored) |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 金州勇士防守体系（Draymond Green核心） |
| Traditional Chinese | 金州勇士隊防守（德雷蒙德·格林錨定） |
Related concepts
Closeout Technique
The closeout is the act of closing distance from a help-side position to a catch-and-shoot threat after a kick-out pass.
Full-Court Man Press
Deny the inbound pass — the defender on the inbound receiver positions between the ball and their man; a five-second violation is the ideal outcome
PRESS DEFENSE
The ball handler cannot retreat without a backcourt violation — trapped between the boundary, two defenders, and the 10-second count.
Switching Defense
Required all 5 players to be capable of guarding any position
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