no he didn't have to cheat. all he had to do was play it conservatively and with a proper defensive mindset. he did neither.
The rim pass was unavoidable its what happened after that caused the breakdown. I don't think you even know what im saying tbh.
but why should you? you seem to think Brady is a good defensive player so it's obvious you think plays like that are good defense.
Brady just made a great defensive play.
You simply don't understand d zone coverage. As a winger you always finish your check as you take the d man out of the play. Feet should always be moving to close time and space. Why you're comparing it to being a d man I have no clue.
You've made up a fictional situation to try and prove your point.
No need to continue this discussion. It's going in circle.