So, as a coach, you need to find someone like this, who, if your opponent tries to make a layup, will occasionally knock them down.
Players don't like being knocked down. Knocking a few of them to the floor can have a big psychological impact.
I used to be the one who got knocked down often, that's why I had so many surgeries.
Among all the people who knocked me down, the one I hated most was Bill Lambier. He was a despicable guy.
He loved making moves after the whistle blew. Like, he'd commit a pushing foul, the referee would whistle, and he'd still come at you with a knee from behind. When you turn around, you'd see his innocent look and open hands.
So when Ah Gan beat him up, I was overjoyed.
We all openly despised Lambier.
I remember once, I just got on the team bus, and the reporters were discussing the newly announced All-Star roster.
I asked one of them, "Did Lambier make it?"
He said, "No, he didn't make it this year."
