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The quote says that championship teams in the NBA are almost always strong on defense. It suggests defense is seen as a necessary part of winning a title, not just an extra strength.
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Originally said in English.
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About Rick Carlisle
American basketball coach and former player, born 1959
Rick Carlisle is an American basketball coach and former player. Born in 1959, he has coached in the NBA for years and is head coach of the Indiana Pacers. He is also known for his time with the Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks, and for winning the 2011 NBA Finals with Dallas. As a player, Carlisle appeared for the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and New Jersey Nets. He is among a small group of people who have won an NBA championship both on the court and from the bench, and he is one of the few NBA head coaches to reach 1,000 career wins.
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