If a runner started a 100 yard dash from a fully upright position you would think he was stupid or inept. He would be giving his opponents a head start. No doubt he would lose the race, because to start he would need to bend down to get a good push off. Basketball players are in a 2-5 yard dash on defense. So, it is even more important that they be in a down position with knees bent ready to run.
Defense is the easiest skill to teach too.
It is no wonder that neither team is at the top of the standings and it is a shame that a talented team like LA is doing so average. His great size and height prevents steals. LA can go to him virtually every time down court and get a good shot from Shaq or a good shot from a pass out when he is double or triple teamed. LA needs to go to Shaq even more, because he is unstoppable. The announcer repeated one thing that Del Harris said to his troops at the quarter.