Sentence examples for a defense player from inspiring English sources

But eventually he had to realize that Europe was not going to become a defense player in its own right with France at the helm.

"It always wanted Europe to become a strong defense player, a European power," said Mr. Irondelle.

I'm not really a complete defense player.

In doing so, he said, Berlin was undermining attempts by Europe to become a convincing defense player.

"But you know, Tony's job is to come in, and his main focus is defense, just be a defensive player, and that allows you to guard the big guys because you don't have any other worries, about offense or rebounding.

COMMENT -- One of Japan's most charismatic baseball personalities, Shinjo is coming off his best offensive season and is viewed as a speed-and-defense player who fits in well as a fourth outfielder and defensive replacement.

That a defense-minded player with a broken jump shot was its architect made the marriage even more authentic.

Known as a defense-minded player in his first two seasons, Shumpert said he wanted to force opponents to produce a "new scouting report" on him.

His nature when he came into the league and when he came here was not to be a defense-oriented player.

It was a bruising, physical contest that featured stifling defense, players being thrown to the floor and a couple of near-altercations.

He is a crucial part of Syracuse's 2-3 zone, and with him anchoring the defense, players like Wes Johnson and Kris Joseph can take chances in the passing lanes.