James: Once the opponent plays a joint defense, it starts to become a mental competition🧠

Today, Lakers forward James' podcast program "The Brain of the Field" aired in the eighth episode of the second season, with James and home guest Nash talking about many topics.

Speaking of the joint defense strategy against opponents, James said: "When you go to the frontcourt and see the joint defense, you have to start thinking instead of doing the move. Compared to adapting to the situation, it has become a brain competition. We know that not all five people on the court are suitable for playing with their brains. I think it's good to have this move, so that you can use it to change the direction of the game and the situation on the field. It can be a 3-2 joint defense. You see, the Cavaliers let this year's DPOY Mobley guard the top of the arc, he is 7 feet tall and super With a long wingspan, he can change the situation on the court. The Heat sometimes put together this defense, letting Adebayo stand at the top of the arc. I think that can change the team's situation, which is great. Or it's just having a wanderer. For example, the Nuggets, Shay (Alexander) has launched a lot of pick-and-rolls and wants to replace Braun or Westbrook, but the coverer has walked away, and Westbrook and Braun are just staying in place, standing in the middle of the court. I think it's really like playing chess, especially for the moment."