@Jason15291825 The issue with ur point is that the best teams (only legit contenders) are filled with lockdown defenders with their stars being great too (Thunder, Spurs, Celtics). Think the NBA is moving away from lockdowns because the pace is crazy but winning requires defense.
@Jason15291825 Im confused by ur point then. Who is the lock down defender guarding in this scenario? I assume they r guarding the guy who passing it for a semi contested 3. Thats a better option than letting the star cook (lockdown defender would be guarding the star ofc)