“Offence doesn't concern me. It's easier for people to get layups than it is to get stops on defence or a block.”

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He is saying he does not worry much about scoring offense. In his view, making a layup is easier than getting a defensive stop or blocking a shot, so defense is harder to do well.

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About Rasheed Wallace

American basketball coach and former professional player

Rasheed Wallace is an American basketball coach and former professional player. He was born in 1974 and is best known for a 16-year career in the NBA, along with his later work in coaching. Wallace played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels and spent time with six NBA teams. He was selected as an NBA All-Star four times, and won an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004.

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