“A lot of the better offenses sacrifice defense to be a good offense and I'm not interested in doing that.”

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Vogel is saying that he does not want an offense that works by giving up defensive strength. He prefers a style of play that stays balanced rather than trading defense for scoring. The quote emphasizes discipline and all-around team play.

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Originally said in English.

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About Frank Vogel

American professional basketball coach

Frank Paul Vogel is an American professional basketball coach, known for his long career in the NBA and for leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the 2020 championship. He is the associate head coach for the Golden State Warriors. Vogel began as an assistant coach with the Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Boston Celtics before moving into head coaching roles. He later coached the Orlando Magic, Pacers, Lakers, and Phoenix Suns, building a reputation as an experienced team builder and defensive-minded coach.

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