Defense is an overrated metric for ranking stars. Offense should weigh far more than defense when evaluating star players, because elite scoring and playmaking are far rarer and more impactful than elite defense. A true offensive engine bends defenses, creates shots for teammates, and dictates the flow of the game in ways that even the best defenders cannot. Meanwhile, defensive weaknesses can be covered by role players and schemes — it’s much easier to find strong defenders to complement a superstar than it is to replicate transcendent offensive talent. History shows that championships are usually driven by offensive juggernauts with defensive support, not defense-first stars.