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What role does a defender play in basketball?

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Only shoots for points

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Rebounds the ball

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Stops offensive players

4

Calls fouls during the game

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Answer

C. Stops offensive players

Solution:

A defender's main role is to stop offensive players from scoring. Shooting is typically the role of offensive players, and while rebounding is important, it is not exclusive to defenders.

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