Gary Payton Defense : Lockdown Breakdown

Gary Payton is one of the best defenders to every play the game.
Techniques:
1. Lockdown Stance
2. Delayed Steal
3. Between the Basket
4. Post Angle
Most video clips from: Nobody Touches Jordan
/ @nobodytouchesjordan

[@Kupalman1]

His stance is similar to Kobe because he taught Kobe how to play defense.

[@chadkras2325]

now I know why Kobe is good at defense

[@jonnyjr5728]

lol you mean Kobe is similar to Gary lol Gary taught him lol

[@majestyarchives16]

Jonny Jr he just said that nigga

[@Deeznutz581]

@@majestyarchives16 No Kobe Stance is Similar to Payton stance , so he was right to correct him

[@omeribrahim750]

Damon Harper wtf u mean

[@ThaFreshKiid]

these tips are extremely helpful that helped me become a lockdown defender. more post defense would be great. Great breakdown!

[@LockdownDefense]

+Kenny Valentin Got another one for you than. Hassan Whiteside just posted

[@nathantong2136]

imagine if payton played in today's league with all the scoring pgs. this is basically patrick beverley x10

[@LockdownDefense]

Or Avery Bradley: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5_PomOljLOVrck

[@thedeck1627]

poking rules are different now though. he got away with stuff today players can't

[@iblameabel]

Sidney Decker he was very disciplined though, he'd basically be a slightly better and more athletic CP3

[@highschoollebron1415]

Nathan Tong They'll still score on him. Guarding Curry Kyrie Westbrook Wall Lillard ain't easy

[@BelovedMilord]

he would be called for a lot of fouls lol you cant touch these guys anymore

[@oxterbrothers7371]

These videos are flat out amazing, I appreciate you teaching about the other end of basketball. Defense has always been my favorite part of the game, and Payton is my favorite defender.

[@Annihalate718]

Greatest defensive Point Guard I've ever saw

[@SikhWitIt13]

This was fantastic. GP was also the best I've seen at playing passing lanes and making plays off weak side, help defense. Awesome stuff.

[@ilfusarrista1943]

without doubts the best "defenisve helper"ever too, and to me, without doubt, the best low post defender in the history of the league

[@OgAgReDrUm]

Coach please analyze Dennis Rodman, Kevin Garnett and Joe Dumars. Please include Rodman's rebounding abilities.

[@LockdownDefense]

+OgAgReDrUm Rodman's rebounding makes a guess appearance in my most recent video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGjGmJhpmchmd9U

[@um52]

Payton was and will always be the greatest defender I ever saw on the hardwood.

[@kennyyoung4466]

Post more often. Really great vids cause most channels talk about offense and shooting, but you're defense. I think you should break down some forms too cause why not. Post like 2-3 times a week!

[@LockdownDefense]

+Kenny Young really busy with coaching as well and doing some video for those kids too. I'm looking into forms now though too, thanks for the suggestion

[@kennyyoung4466]

Once a week? And

[@kennyyoung4466]

Oops on the "and"

[@LockdownDefense]

+Kenny Young Can't make any promises

[@theyseemetrollintheycantwi1514]

+Coach Mike can you do a video on Bruce bowen and Ron Artest?

[@WallTrapMedia]

I feel blessed to have been a teen during Payton's prime. Why? Because since he was at one point a top 5 NBA player during the Jordan-era as kids we used to want to emulate some of our favorite players. The Glove was one of mine even though I'm from Chicago. But I used to try to play defense just like him. I played 90 feet. Soon as you inbound the ball I was there EVERY time. I can handle the ball like Jamal Crawford and get any where on the court due to my quickness but being 6 feet 160 at the time I obviously has limitations on the offensive end. So I said the only way I can turn my weakness into a strength was to be a dog on the defensive end. I wasn't a great thief but lock down defense on the perimeter was something I actually loved more than scoring or passing. I may not have been able to score on an NBA level but I'd be damned if I couldn't defend on on. I wanted to be the type of defender I hated playing against and that was a guy who never let you out of his site. One who knew how to switch on picks, one who just hounded you all game. If you could score on me, so be it but you would have to beat me with a jump shot. But as soon as you got the ball I was deep into my stance and giving up the left because I automatically know MOST right handed players struggle going to the left.

[@im2slick4you]

Hell yeah! I love playing defense and making people mad when I lock them down.

[@KenTheAdventurer]

This lowkey taught me when to guard hip to hip and when to guard between the basket against certain ballers

[@traceyhopkins3698]

as crazy as this sounds, can you possibly do a Eric snow defensive breakdown? one of the most slept on defensive point guards of all time!!

[@acecoll9713]

The tips he gives out help me a lot

[@yavivanov6650]

I've always considered myself a good defender (in pickup ball) and interestingly I use the same "techniques", though I'm short and skinny, so I still can get abused under the basket *sigh*. But I don't fear nobody doesn't matter how much bigger he is, and love to stop guys who think can get past me at will. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't :)

[@ThaDreamMerchant]

Same here fam. Most of the time in pick up ball, all it takes is a few possessions back and forth to figure out the guy you're guarding and you can do a pretty good job neutralizing him since most players don't really know how to adjust.

[@mdhcccc]

Yav Ivanov no one cares

[@yellow8206]

Yav Ivanov thats good for you but no one cares about pick up ball. It would be more impressive in a rec league or something lol

[@SANTANA1deep]

don't let them discourage you. do whatever makes you happy.

[@coldwaters127]

Lmfao you def. get clapped.

[@kdebbagh]

Love your vids man, keep posting them

[@ArtemAltman]

Great video commentary. Really like your point on defending bigger opponents.

[@noblemonyei288]

Love these video's keep up the great work.

[@mako4874]

good video, takes so much energy to play D like payton - amazing player.

[@DouglasLee9]

Another great video homie!

[@ammtheman2]

Great job coach!

[@CFilms06]

Thank you I did everything you said and watched Gary Payton defensive highlights and became a way better defender even though I’m a forward

[@buffalossoldier2923]

Thanks for listening to my suggestion. Another great video!

[@dylanlin8390]

May you please do Tony Allen and Bruce Bowen. These revolutionary defensive concepts and tips are really helpful!Thanks

[@LockdownDefense]

Thanks for the suggestion. Just uploaded Tony Allen! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6DNn4qKhLiGjM0

[@Scarface_iii]

Love this channel

[@LockdownDefense]

Thanks +Ralphi Mckenzie

[@cristianfores5352]

You should do a defensive breakdown on Jimmy Butler and Paul George!! Great vids, they've really helped me personally! Thanks!

[@Josh_Lev]

Great video man, I'm not sure if you could do this or not because there's not many videos of him but could you try a defensive breakdown for Joe Dumars?

[@iamaboss.5328]

Nice videos I subbed

[@drewcummings2453]

I'm interested in seeing mihael kidd-ghilchrist's defense broken down, given he's one of the only perimiter defenders that anchors a defense. I'd also like to see defensive principals from smaller players such as CP3 and Muggsy Bogues, since I myself am on the smaller size and don't have a fantastic reach.

[@bant6849]

Kawhi anchors the Spurs

[@jdthakid2]

thanks again!

[@Drakemullen1]

Great vids post more

[@ItsWill21]

Kevin Garnett said Gary Payton taught him & Kobe defense tips during the 2000 all star game in the locker room.. for about 30 min.

[@king-jp7mi]

I tried it in basketball and thanks to Gary

[@itsarendezvous]

mentioned hand checking but did not show Gary hand checking one time

[@asuniarchie4191]

Can you break down jimmy butlers defensive techniques

[@nathanmcconnell5893]

You should do a John Stockton Defense video

[@djones2170]

Ok they need to start posting where I can find this music because these beats on some of these videos go hard af and I have no idea where to find them by themselves

[@CydarJay]

Hey coach can you breakdown Dennis Rodman's defence, he could defend perimeter players like Jordan as well as post up players like Shaq. And not just for one play, he could defend them for the whole game, while locking down and not fouling out

[@LockdownDefense]

+Peter Sadok He makes a guess appearance in my most recent video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGjGmJhpmchmd9U

[@justdcdbro1290]

I'm training to be a good defender. I watched all your videos Coach Mike, do you have any recommendations on practice drills to improve my defense?

[@LockdownDefense]

+just dcdbro (justdcdbro) For lateral footwork and explosiveness, you can start with this drill: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3qmgndua5qUi7c . After you get the footwork down you can add a restraint like resistance bands to the waist or between the feet. Another level would be to get a ladder and do the same footwork movements but the change of direction controlled to a partner pointing. Thus you have to maintain your footwork due to a random stimulus. Next you have to work on your turn and run explosiveness and footwork. Here is a great video with some ideas for both lateral and change of direction: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6iqoXSHi7CZe5o . Although these drills in this video are good, you do have to add random stimulus and constraints to become better. These are the two foundational levels of lockdown defense, remember to remain in the lockdown defense stance when preforming the workouts. Hope this helps and always elect to guard the best player during pick up games. Coach Mike

[@Reversecuts]

please make jimmy butler lock down defense how to

[@amersayyed-fassadalhoussai2823]

dennis rodman lockdown defense please!!! im a big fan of him thanks!

[@LockdownDefense]

+Poging Bagsik He makes a guess appearance in my most recent video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGjGmJhpmchmd9U

[@Scarface_iii]

Could you please do Avery bradly

[@adammurphy3919]

yea

[@censari544]

I noticed they have similar defenses stances too

[@LockdownDefense]

Yes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5_PomOljLOVrck

[@eevexie3136]

Coach Mike, breakdown Avery Bradley's defense please.

[@LockdownDefense]

Finally got to him. Thanks for the suggestion: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5_PomOljLOVrck

[@johnl6115]

hey +coach mike, thanks for the vid! I really enjoyed it. Any suggestions for guarding a guy with a quick first step -- would it be better to play between the basket and let him take mid range shots assuming he was an average shooter? Also, how would that advice change if he could shoot well in addition to having a quick first step?

[@LockdownDefense]

+John L always make your opponent do the thing they are worst at. If it is mid range shots than I'm fine giving up those up. Analytically speaking you only need to be within 4-6 feet to decrease shooting percentage, that space should be all you need to defend against his first step while not giving up warm up shots. When closing out perform a Scottie Pippen closeout and assume the dribble instead of the shot. However if you are simply guarding a great player, whose offense is better than your defense, playing between the basket is the way to go. At this point he's going to score, you just have to make sure he isn't efficient in doing so; taking away layups is a great way to do this.

[@johnl6115]

+Coach Mike Thanks for the solid advice! I'll try implementing that next time. Also, I know as of now you're focused on posting videos where you analyze players but would you ever consider sometime down the line, posting drills we could practice to up our defensive game; say for example drills on improving footwork? Thanks again

[@johnl6115]

+Coach Mike and one more question I just remembered: where do suggest we look when playing defense? I've heard hip or chest before but I'm not sure which is more effective

[@LockdownDefense]

+John L I think the hip is best to look at

[@thumper3662]

do a video on Marcus Smart. he's just a sophomore but dude absolutely tears it up on D.

[@dadimyestime1832]

putting your hands in the offensive players dribbling pocket is ineffective. they can easily swipe up for a foul call

[@rambosexy2009]

that is what bitches do nowadays.

[@SL-pg4dh]

They do that today. They weren’t doing it back then.

[@yungbarkley]

Can you do one of metta world peace?

[@ThaFreshKiid]

Coach when would you recommend the turn and run technique that you broke in the MJ video

[@LockdownDefense]

+Kenny Valentin Whenever the opponent starts getting by you. I would only slide for a very short amount of time, maybe three slides max on most guys.

[@Maal7432]

Best defensive guard ever. No doubt in my mind.

[@benwallace5364]

jmaal2345 some people would argue with Jordan

[@thaDavieDougie]

Does 'between the basket' even work nowadays? There's so many good shooters now

[@Fernando-yx5li]

Should I use the delayed steal technique when I'm guarding a good ball handler? I find that when I go for poke steals against a good ball handler I get burned.

[@LockdownDefense]

If you're guarding a superior player, I would play more like Kawhi, between-the-basket, type of defense. Trying not to give up anything easy. But then again, Avery Bradley might disagree: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5_PomOljLOVrck

[@Fernando-yx5li]

Coach Mike Thanks so much Coach!

[@jesserivera5512]

+Coach Mike what if i use both tactics? when a player is trying to do something fancy (like cross over or in and out move) i use the between-the-basket and when they drive in, i lunge my whole body to get the and constantly poking the ball. Is that a good tactic?

[@Notarandomhater]

Looking forward to the Lockdown Defense Breakdown of Dennis Rodman, Kevin Garnett, Draymond Green, etc.

[@LockdownDefense]

+Leo Chan Rodman makes a guess appearance in my most recent video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGjGmJhpmchmd9U

[@deflatedbasketball5688]

Muggsy Bouges lockdown video

[@TheDabezt]

coach, can u tell us the pros and cons of hip to hip and between the basket?

[@LockdownDefense]

+revan renaldi Hip to hip is more pressure and will cause more turnovers or steal attempts but because of the close proximity you will also get beat for open lay ups. Between the basket will make it more difficult for one specific player to score but will allow him great opportunities to set up his teammates with passing angles

[@LockdownDefense]

+revan renaldi Good question. Thanks

[@TheDabezt]

Awesome reply. Thx a lot

[@strikerprod7955]

he is my idol GO supersonics GO thunder

[@whyncyolayvar6752]

pls do stockton

[@hugophilbert2932]

I need help, i get foul trouble a lot even though most my blocks and steals are clean. My coach also forced me to play hands up defense(i dont like hands up defense because my hands arent active so creative players can finish when im guarding them) but it is the only way i can play defense without foul trouble. (Btw i dont know if the ruling is different or not but im 12 and im in Asia)

[@LockdownDefense]

+Hugo Philbert Still trying to work on the foul problem, the game is starting to be called tighter every where. Something that has helped my players before is playing less with the hands completely. In the lockdown stance the hands really aren't suppose to be out anyway. The only time we use our hands is when we beat an opponent to a spot and go for the steal. On the other hand I had a player that tried to get a steal every possession. He got a lot of fouls this way. The best defenders learn to lockdown a player for most of the time and only go for a steal when the team needs it. Hope this helps some. Keep up the hard work though. I'm sure you'll adapt

[@hugophilbert2932]

+Coach Mike thanks coach. i already solved the foul problem a month ago when i realized i was reaching in too much so now im more careful

[@AmanSingh-dm9nj]

Break down the mavs defense, idk bow they have #11 in league and #3 rank in west defense with Dirk and deron Williams while zaza is our "anchor"

[@LockdownDefense]

+Aman Singh Watching the Mavs and realized they play the packline defense... aka the defense we played. Stop penetration and close out hard on shooters. Puts less pressure on bigs to defend the basket and more on the guards: a good decision when you have Dirk and Zaza as bigs

[@royzXDface]

hey can someone explain to me what he means by hip to hip defense

[@LockdownDefense]

+royzXDface watch the Patrick Beverley breakdown, he is one of the best

[@BernieMadoff-zt5tx]

Payton was not the only point guard to win DPOTY. Sidney Moncrief won it back to back years in 1983 and 84

[@CydarJay]

Could you breakdown Marcus Smart 's defence? thank you

[@LockdownDefense]

How about Avery Bradley kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5_PomOljLOVrck

[@CydarJay]

Why not Marcus Smart? He's a smart defender and a hardworking, motivated player, deserves a look at his defense i reckon

[@BarryDonegan]

Gary Payton is a GOAT on d

[@392Eleventh]

Quick question Mike, how can one play between the basket defense so well if the basket/hoop is behind you and you can't see behind you? Sorry if I'm not making sense :(

[@areyoumadbruh3161]

+Naiem Salah Let me help you out there. Your main objective is to give your man space and if he tries to drive to the basket go back with him, you do not need to defend the backboard you need to defend your man you get it?

[@LockdownDefense]

solid explanation, thanks +Are You “You Mad” Mad Bruh? +Naiem Salah one of the things I will do when coaching a new team, if I notice they are looking back at the basket or at the baseline during a drill, is have them all close their eyes and point to the basket. I tell them not to worry, the basket will never move. Trust you know where you are on the floor.

[@392Eleventh]

+Coach Mike I tried and it didn't work, I didn't know where I was :(

[@OgAgReDrUm]

+Coach Mike Sir please do a Videos on how to Catch a Ball with One hand, Art of Defensive Rebounding and Offensive rebounding, the Art of Shot blocking(Hakeem Olajuwon), Art of Assist(John Stockton) and the Art of Drawing Charge(Shane Battier). and How to steal a Crossover, how to get away from a foul and how to draw fouls. How to see through a crossover and shot fakes. Please show us where the important Positions to secure in Offensive and Defensive Rebounding. Coach, please do analyze the rebounding techniques of Dennis Rodman, Bill Russel, Moses Malone and Karl Malone. Thanks in advance coach! God bless!

[@LockdownDefense]

+OgAgReDrUm it looks like you have me writing a book. But I love the suggestions. Rebounding techniques is something I've looked at but need to do more study on. You got me thinking, thanks

[@ballislife6643]

between the basket? does that mean to stay inside at the square thing where the free throw line is?

[@CCJ3]

No just staying between your MAN. And the rim.

[@ballislife6643]

if u give your man space when u guard him, doesn't gary payton's D weak against sharp shooters?

[@1337inzock]

Only against tall sharpshooters or really quick ones with long range

[@joejett5084]

Basic basketball knowledge is that the best shot in the game is a layup. So GP strategy was to never give up a layup. This means he had to stay in front of his man like a shadow while keeping 1 hand active to interrupt passes or shots. While the other hand stayed in a position in which if the ball was dribbled, it would hit GP's hand. For sharpeshooters and really anybody, when playing D you have to stay within reach of them. If you can't reach out and touch the offensive player, you are too far away. If you get too close, the offensive player can just run past you or you are most likely fouling. Most guys are sharp shooters because they are wide open. GP didn't allow that. GP defense was like CP3 but he had John Wall's body.

[@thug8200]

you have to make one of these for Draymond Green please

[@edenghxst3705]

thug8200 he is a post defender which is not very hard

[@etienne3776]

Do Bill Russell

[@pyeuneu]

i would like to see doug christie /bowen/artest

[@jaydenware4390]

What about Chris Paul's defense since he is one of the best 2 way point guards of all time.

[@bossatron3544]

You should put ur face and the mic like he do the rim with the ball lol

[@steezdgk4720]

2 now cuz of smart

[@youtuber3328]

the steals from gary payton didn't come close to equaling the blocks from bill russell and wilt chamberlain

[@nickyb6657]

Do jimmy butler

[@logocommando6044]

I want to see butlers too"

[@nakialee8436]

sidney moncreif won DPOY

[@d49796]

i have a better drill that improves your defence but to be specific it improves foot work, leg movement speed, balance, makes your legs stronger, makes your back stronger, makes yo have more stamina (like my comment or reply if you like my drill)kinda dangerous but here it is you go to some kind of small apartment stairs with close together railings and then you run up the stairs backwards in a defensive position so being low and legs wide out and back straight and stuff. you try to do this as fast as possible and keep doing it. when you lose balance and are about to fall (dangerous part) you quickly hold your self up by the 2 railings of the stairs that are close enough for you to grab so it has to be in a small stair way or else the danger of it goes up by a lot so have your hands close to the railings to grab it if you fall i haven't fallen yet, so try it i have been doing it and i have seen great results :) t

[@LockdownDefense]

I like it! Although there are experts saying backward exercise are a gimmick: ( www.nytimes.com/1998/10/13/health/no-gain-in-backward-exercise-experts-say.html ) But I think it helps when it comes to defense. Working on hip mobility, coordination, backward movement pattern and strengthening the legs.

[@d49796]

Coach Mike +Coach Mike thanks for replying srry for posting the same comment on so many of your vids also yeah some do say its bad but so many more say it's good also your videos are awesome keep making more!

[@lebronblew5finalsnottop5ne22]

John Stockton ? All time steals

[@swagjitsu]

Ahhh ah ah

[@timothypreacher2355]

It's kanye lol

[@mockapp6973]

Don’t forget he would give you 20 points a game too

[@mskcrc]

1:35 Payton was great, but players like Harden would feast on that floating hand. You can't do that into today's NBA.

[@Kid82fy]

2:21 You mean Kawhi was more like Gary?

[@KeiRen29]

I don't see a LeBron video ... hmm

[@islandboy1704]

lebron immotalized the chasedown blown so he deserves his own video

[@vanillasnipezx9032]

Kobe had 15 ppg cause he got injured by Jalen Rose you dumb fk. LeBum scored 8 points in the NBA Finals.

[@vanillasnipezx9032]

Remember how he was facing false accusations of rape?

[@andreialexandruparfeni7129]

Vanilla SniPeZx Stop the hate.

[@babycooda5320]

What does lebron got to do with a Gary Payton video

[@ThankKalLater]

Kevin garnett coach Mike

[@jeezydogpsn]

John Stockton or a good un-athletic defender

[@glutamin111]

I dont think this would work on Curry though...giving him that much space to shoot would not be a good idea

[@jeezydogpsn]

Different era

[@glutamin111]

+Swaggy Jee that's what everyone says but it's the same game and humans have not evolved either

[@jeezydogpsn]

+glutamin111 nigga there's no fucking perimeter hand checking to force the man where u want them

[@316lawdog]

+glutamin111 curry is lucky payton is retired.also the nba is much softer than it was back then curry get free throws if he falls down after a jump shot.

[@glutamin111]

+Swaggy Jee that's it?

[@thaDavieDougie]

Great vid otherwise

[@NormanYeung19]

No draymond green? sigh

[@jemaradrao6499]

Kobe asked Payton How to defend

[@senecarainey9577]

Avery bradley

[@LockdownDefense]

Definitely one of my favorite breakdowns. Thanks for the suggestions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5_PomOljLOVrck

[@etienne3776]

Or Hassan Whiteside

[@LockdownDefense]

+Etienne Koomson Great suggestion. Thanks. Just uploaded the Whiteside breakdown.

[@nakialee8436]

I still think Tony allen has better D.

[@hasanisgs667]

Dennis Rodman

[@LockdownDefense]

+Hassan Giddins He makes a guess appearance in my most recent video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGjGmJhpmchmd9U

[@MentLeee]

No, no I can’t see anything lol

[@1337inzock]

If he can live with a mid range he cant guard Jordan. No way Steph Curry

[@DJVijilante]

Defensive player year award is a joke. They picked Payton over Olajuwon!?

[@LJayWISE]

why are you always saying he [Gary Payton] was like Kobe, Kawhi, such and such... HE [G.P.] came before those mentioned. fuck sakes man. get it right.

[@LJayWISE]

Kobe, Kawhi etc., etc., was like GARY PAYTON. FFS.

[@Comedyvibes]

Jesus Loves you and wants you to accept him as your Lord and 5

[@jerviswinter3236]

also he trash talks a lot, like a lot.