I think going forward if you build a team around defense that is going to be a mistake. The NBA wants offense and it will continue to tweak the rules and officiating to meet that goal.

It is far better to put your resources into offense than defense. You'll get better and easier returns on your investment.

This doesn't mean you totally give up playing defense, but if that is the strong suit of your team, you're going to be out of luck come playoff time.