On Thursday evening, the NBA unveiled its All-Defensive Teams, recognizing the top ten defensive players for the 2024-25 season. Here are the honorees making waves in the league.
NBA All-Defensive First Team
🚨 OFFICIAL: The NBA All-Defensive 1st Team 2024-25!
- Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
- Luguentz Dort (Thunder)
- Draymond Green (Warriors)
- Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
- Amen Thompson (Rockets)
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The NBA has honored the three finalists for this season’s Defensive Player of the Year award: Evan Mobley, this year’s winner; Draymond Green; and Dyson Daniels. Joining them is Luguentz Dort, a cornerstone of Oklahoma City’s historically strong defense. Additionally, Amen Thompson, the emerging star from the Rockets known for shutting down some of the league’s most explosive players, has earned his place.
NBA All-Defensive Second Team
🚨 OFFICIAL: The NBA All-Defensive 2nd Team 2024-25!
- Rudy Gobert (Wolves)
- Toumani Camara (Blazers)
- Jaren Jackson Jr. (Grizzlies)
- Jalen Williams (Thunder)
- Ivica Zubac (Clippers)
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The All-Defensive Second Team includes Rudy Gobert, marking his first appearance on this team after a storied career filled with accolades. The four-time Defensive Player of the Year had previously been named to the First Team seven times. He is joined by Toumani Camara, a standout from the Trail Blazers, and Jaren Jackson Jr., a DPOY candidate earlier in the season. Jalen Williams and Ivica Zubac round out the team, recognized for their solid defensive contributions this season.
Vote Breakdown
Vote details for the All-NBA Defensive Teams 2024-25: pic.twitter.com/iOVlPwqwLM
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Among those who were notably underrepresented in the voting were OG Anunoby (Knicks), Bam Adebayo (Heat), Derrick White (Celtics), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder), and Jaden McDaniels (Wolves). There’s also mention of Victor Wembanyama, who would have likely dominated the defensive ranks had he not missed gameplay following the All-Star Weekend.
Source: NBA
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