The NBA arena is full of passion and vitality, and there are many talented players who have conquered the hearts of basketball fans around the world with their amazing scoring ability on the offensive end.

However, at the same time, we must also face up to the shortcomings exposed by these players on the defensive end. Here, we take a look at five players in NBA history who were known for their offensive brilliance but were a little weak on defense.

At the end of the NBA Finals, Doncic, the young core of the Lone Rangers, has attracted wide attention with his outstanding performance. His exquisite skills and excellent play have made him one of the facade stars in the league.

Despite being only 25 years old, Doncic has successfully won the scoring title this season, showing that he is strong on the offensive end. He is good at driving, shooting and step-back three points and other scoring means, whether on the offensive end or the defensive end, have shown a very high level.

Defensively, however, there are real shortcomings in his performance. Due to his heavy weight, he moves relatively slowly, which makes him vulnerable to being targeted by other teams when playing the point guard position.

He is often easily broken by opposing perimeter players, thus becoming a weak link in the team's defensive system. If we can effectively make up for this shortcoming, the team will be one step closer to the goal of winning the championship.

Fourth place goes to Lillard, who has been hailed as one of the most outstanding players of the small-ball era. Lillard has more range than Curry, often showing amazing shooting ability near the middle of the court. At the same time, his breakthrough skills are also superb, and he can easily break through the defense line and score deep inside.

On the offensive side, Lillard's performance can be called arbitrary, whether it is a long shot or a breakthrough, can contribute stable points to the team.

On the defensive level, he looks a little stretched. Although he showed a positive attitude on the defensive end, he was limited by his physical condition, which made it difficult for him to exert enough pressure on opponents. This limitation has also hindered his rise to the ranks of superstars to some extent.

After years of the Trail Blazers failing to realize their championship dreams, he chose to join the Bucks last season. For now, however, the prospect of winning the title still seems remote.

Among the many outstanding players in the NBA, Curry is the leader of the small ball era with his unique basketball skills and outstanding achievements. He is undoubtedly one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, and his influence is unique in basketball. It is Curry's appearance that led the trend of the small ball era, making the three-point shot an indispensable means of scoring in modern basketball games.

More and more teams are inspired by him and use the three-point shot as an important offensive weapon. Curry once managed to make an amazing 402 three-point shots in a single season, a record that not only highlights his outstanding scoring ability, but also proves his preeminent status in the field of basketball. There is no doubt about Curry's scoring ability, and he has made important contributions to the development of basketball with his superb technique and unremitting efforts.

On defense, Curry has generally struggled to put significant pressure on offensive players. Although he displayed a positive attitude on the defensive end, he often struggled to effectively contain opponents' attacks due to physical limitations. Therefore, many teams in the game with the Warriors, will choose Curry as a single key breakthrough, in order to break the Warriors' defensive system.

Carmelo Anthony was second on the list. A standout in the 2003 draft, he was a stark contrast to James' versatile style. Anthony is known for his diverse skills on the offensive end, and he has mastered the offensive tools such as the backshot and the three-threat, showing a comprehensive basketball skill. This made him one of the toughest small forwards in the league at the time and difficult for opponents to deal with effectively.

However, on the defensive end, Anthony's performance was rather inefficient. This is not due to his lack of defensive ability or condition, but his willingness to defend in the game is obviously insufficient. He preferred to focus all of his energy on the offensive end, which to some extent affected his competitiveness in the championship race.

Although he led the team to achieve good results, but the best record is only stopped in the Western Conference finals. Therefore, it can be said that it is quite appropriate to describe his performance in the game with "attack kaleidoscope and defense."

At the top of the list is Allen Iverson, who emerged as the No. 1 overall pick in the 1996 Golden Generation and displayed exceptional offensive talent. Although his height is only 1.83 meters, but in the field, no one can break through the defense line to score.

He has an amazing scoring ability and can easily score 30 points in almost every game if he wants to. In terms of breakthrough, Iverson is also comfortable, able to effortlessly cut inside, to create a great threat to opponents.

Although Iverson is only 1.83 meters tall and weighs 75 kilograms, it is relatively small in the talented NBA.

Therefore, his defensive ability has become a major shortcoming in his career. Had he been 5 centimeters taller, the outcome of that year's finals with the Lakers might have been unpredictable.