Malcolm Brogdon

I want to play for a team that has a strong defensive reputation. One that relies on a system and where assists are valued. And a team that needs what I do - making other guys better, leading a team, being a defensive stopper every night. I want to be a good fit.

American Athlete

Gary Payton

When you play defense what happens is everybody pays attention and they start talking about how you're the stopper, you can stop this guy. All of a sudden your game gets better on the offensive end and you become that versatile guard that everybody wants.

Raphael Varane

What's for sure is that the profile of the central defender is evolving. At one time it was all about the stopper and the libero. Today, central defenders have to be more complete.

French Athlete

Rachel Kushner

When I see someone for the first time in a while, and they ask, 'How have you been?' or 'What have you been up to?', it's politeness but a bit of a conversation stopper.

American Writer

Mike D'Antoni

If you're a ball stopper, usually you're inefficient.

American Coach

Refers to an actual object that physically obstructs a container or passage.

Physical Object

Stoppers can be made in various shapes to fit different containers.

Variety of Shapes

Stoppers are often made of rubber, glass, or cork.

Common Materials

Used metaphorically to describe an event or situation that interrupts activities or plans.

Figurative Use

A stopper can represent a sudden, often undesired, interruption.

Unexpected Surprise

Often appears in discussions around social scenarios and interactions.

Conversation Context

In sports, especially team games, it means a player whose role is to prevent scores.

Specific Role

Stress the importance of a stopper as a key defensive player in a team sport setting.

Defense Importance

Stoppers are not only goalkeepers, but any player who blocks goals, especially in soccer or hockey.

Not Just Goalies

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Humpback Whales Return...

 This was a huge success for them because the imagery got shown in the press the day after in every single newspaper, broadsheets and tabloids. It was a bit of a road stopper, which was problematic