MJ and Kobe (Defense)
As a result of spending a significant amount of time off the ball, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant were able to keep their defensive intensity throughout the game. For instance, they would routinely crowd the space of the offensive player forcing him to stop dribbling and turn sideways.
After this occurred, they would attempt to reach for the steal or run to a spot on the same side the ball handler is looking at to cut off the potential pathway.
After this happens, the ball handler has two choices, take a contested shot or pass the ball.