Kwame Brown, Dorell Wright talk defense

Had a chance to talk to Kwame Brown and Dorell Wright afterthe Warriors 92-78 win over the Knicks on Wednesday. It was only the fifthtime in the past five years the Warriors have held an opponent under 80 pointsin a game.Heres what each player said afterward Question: What did you used to thinkabout the Warriors when you played against them in your career?Kwame Brown: I thought they were tryingto get as many offensive possessions as they could so they wouldnt playdefense. They would just try to outscore you.Question: Any chance this teams identitywill become that of a defensive team?Kwame Brown: I dont think were going tolose our identity as an offensive team. Obviously with (Stephen) Curry and allthe guys we have who can score, points arent going to be our problem. Thereason why hes (Mark Jackson) preaching defense is because that was the thingthat was lacking previous years.Youve got David (Lee) and all these guys who can score prettymuch anywhere on the floor, so thats why you have guys like myself, Dominic(McGuire), Brandon (Rush)I think were all buying into the defense first andthen turn it into offense.Question: Can you build off thisgame?Kwame Brown: Oh, yeah. Its a testament to what the coacheshave been doing ever since training camp, drilling us over and over and overagainthese slide drills that weve put in the works. And now were getting achance to showcase it on the court.--------------------------------------------------------Question: You like whats going on hereright now?Dorell Wright: I like it because itssimilar to when I was in Miamiyou know, guarding guys and having to playmultiple positions. And also just leaving it out there, rebounding and allthese small things that are going to help us win. I like the role I have now.Its all about winning now and defense.Question: Is it nice to play for a coachwho seems reward defenders?Dorell Wright: Yeah. Because now hereits not all about offense. In the past the Warriors identity was aboutoffense. Now its about winning and playing D and getting stops.When you shoot 45 percent you get wins like this againstgood teams and good players. Its always good to have a coach who has trust inyou. Weve got depth now. With Brandon (Rush) coming in there every singlenight I feel like its going to be a different guy.Question: Can you keep this up?Dorell Wright: Were buying into it. Webeat two good teams (Chicago, New York) that everybody is talking about makingthe playoffs. We just beat teams with two great scorers (Derrick Rose, CarmeloAnthony) and (Anthony) can score at any time. And he shot 3-for-13.Those are things that give you confidence to say that we canguard the best players out there. We all trust each other and thats what itsabout. A lot of people think its about individual defense. Its not that. Itsall about trust and your big men behind you and you knowing if this man beatsme Ive got four guys behind me to help. And were buying into the system.