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NBA All-Defensive Team History
The NBA All-Defensive Team has recognized the league's best defensive
players since the 1968-69 season. Each season,
players are selected to an All-Defensive First Team and Second Team.
The honor has included many of the greatest defenders in NBA history,
including Bill Russell, Walt Frazier, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael
Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, Scottie Pippen, Gary Payton, Tim Duncan,
Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, Kawhi Leonard, Draymond Green and Rudy
Gobert.
Beginning with the 2023-24 season, voters select five
players for each team regardless of position rather than being required
to select players according to traditional positional categories.
2020s
| Season |
First Team |
Second Team |
| 2025-26 |
Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder
Ausar Thompson, Detroit Pistons
Rudy Gobert, Minnesota Timberwolves
Derrick White, Boston Celtics
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Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors
Cason Wallace, Oklahoma City Thunder
Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
OG Anunoby, New York Knicks
Dyson Daniels, Atlanta Hawks
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| 2024-25 |
Dyson Daniels, Atlanta Hawks
Luguentz Dort, Oklahoma City Thunder
Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
Amen Thompson, Houston Rockets
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Toumani Camara, Portland Trail Blazers
Rudy Gobert, Minnesota Timberwolves
Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis Grizzlies
Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder
Ivica Zubac, LA Clippers
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| 2023-24 |
Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
Rudy Gobert, Minnesota Timberwolves
Herb Jones, New Orleans Pelicans
Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
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Alex Caruso, Chicago Bulls
Jrue Holiday, Boston Celtics
Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota Timberwolves
Jalen Suggs, Orlando Magic
Derrick White, Boston Celtics
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| 2022-23 |
Alex Caruso, Chicago Bulls
Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee Bucks
Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis Grizzlies
Brook Lopez, Milwaukee Bucks
Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
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Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
OG Anunoby, Toronto Raptors
Dillon Brooks, Memphis Grizzlies
Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
Derrick White, Boston Celtics
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| 2021-22 |
Marcus Smart, Boston Celtics
Mikal Bridges, Phoenix Suns
Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis Grizzlies
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Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee Bucks
Matisse Thybulle, Philadelphia 76ers
Robert Williams III, Boston Celtics
Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
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| 2020-21 |
Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers
Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
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Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
Matisse Thybulle, Philadelphia 76ers
Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers
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2010s
| Season |
First Team |
Second Team |
| 2019-20 |
Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
Marcus Smart, Boston Celtics
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers
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Brook Lopez, Milwaukee Bucks
Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers
Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
Patrick Beverley, LA Clippers
Eric Bledsoe, Milwaukee Bucks
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| 2018-19 |
Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
Paul George, Oklahoma City Thunder
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Marcus Smart, Boston Celtics
Eric Bledsoe, Milwaukee Bucks
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Jrue Holiday, New Orleans Pelicans
Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
Kawhi Leonard, Toronto Raptors
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| 2017-18 |
Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans
Victor Oladipo, Indiana Pacers
Jrue Holiday, New Orleans Pelicans
Robert Covington, Philadelphia 76ers
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Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
Al Horford, Boston Celtics
Dejounte Murray, San Antonio Spurs
Jimmy Butler, Minnesota Timberwolves
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| 2016-17 |
Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs
Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers
Patrick Beverley, Houston Rockets
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Tony Allen, Memphis Grizzlies
Danny Green, San Antonio Spurs
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Andre Roberson, Oklahoma City Thunder
Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans
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| 2015-16 |
Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs
Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
DeAndre Jordan, Los Angeles Clippers
Avery Bradley, Boston Celtics
Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers
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Paul Millsap, Atlanta Hawks
Paul George, Indiana Pacers
Hassan Whiteside, Miami Heat
Tony Allen, Memphis Grizzlies
Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls
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| 2014-15 |
Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs
Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
Tony Allen, Memphis Grizzlies
DeAndre Jordan, Los Angeles Clippers
Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers
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Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans
Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls
Andrew Bogut, Golden State Warriors
John Wall, Washington Wizards
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
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| 2013-14 |
Joakim Noah, Chicago Bulls
Paul George, Indiana Pacers
Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers
Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City Thunder
Andre Iguodala, Golden State Warriors
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LeBron James, Miami Heat
Patrick Beverley, Houston Rockets
Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls
Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs
Roy Hibbert, Indiana Pacers
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| 2012-13 |
LeBron James, Miami Heat
Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City Thunder
Tyson Chandler, New York Knicks (tie)
Joakim Noah, Chicago Bulls (tie)
Tony Allen, Memphis Grizzlies
Chris Paul, LA Clippers
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Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Paul George, Indiana Pacers
Marc Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies
Avery Bradley, Boston Celtics
Mike Conley, Memphis Grizzlies
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| 2011-12 |
Chris Paul, LA Clippers
Tony Allen, Memphis Grizzlies
Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
LeBron James, Miami Heat
Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City Thunder
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Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics
Tyson Chandler, New York Knicks
Luol Deng, Chicago Bulls
Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics
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| 2010-11 |
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics
Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
LeBron James, Miami Heat
Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics
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Tony Allen, Memphis Grizzlies
Tyson Chandler, Dallas Mavericks
Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia 76ers
Joakim Noah, Chicago Bulls
Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets
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2000s
| Season |
First Team |
Second Team |
| 2009-10 |
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Gerald Wallace, Charlotte Bobcats
Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics
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Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Thabo Sefolosha, Oklahoma City Thunder
Josh Smith, Atlanta Hawks
Anderson Varejao, Cleveland Cavaliers
Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
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| 2008-09 |
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics
Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets
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Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Ron Artest, Houston Rockets
Shane Battier, Houston Rockets
Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics
Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
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| 2007-08 |
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Bruce Bowen, San Antonio Spurs
Marcus Camby, Denver Nuggets
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics
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Shane Battier, Houston Rockets
Raja Bell, Phoenix Suns
Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets
Tayshaun Prince, Detroit Pistons
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| 2006-07 |
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Bruce Bowen, San Antonio Spurs
Marcus Camby, Denver Nuggets
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Raja Bell, Phoenix Suns
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Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves
Kirk Hinrich, Chicago Bulls
Jason Kidd, New Jersey Nets
Ben Wallace, Chicago Bulls
Tayshaun Prince, Detroit Pistons
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| 2005-06 |
Ron Artest, Sacramento Kings
Bruce Bowen, San Antonio Spurs
Andrei Kirilenko, Utah Jazz
Ben Wallace, Detroit Pistons
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers (tie)
Jason Kidd, New Jersey Nets (tie)
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Chauncey Billups, Detroit Pistons
Marcus Camby, Denver Nuggets
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves
Tayshaun Prince, Detroit Pistons
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| 2004-05 |
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Bruce Bowen, San Antonio Spurs
Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves
Ben Wallace, Detroit Pistons
Larry Hughes, Washington Wizards
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Chauncey Billups, Detroit Pistons
Marcus Camby, Denver Nuggets
Andrei Kirilenko, Utah Jazz
Tayshaun Prince, Detroit Pistons
Jason Kidd, New Jersey Nets (tie)
Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat (tie)
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| 2003-04 |
Ron Artest, Indiana Pacers
Bruce Bowen, San Antonio Spurs
Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves
Ben Wallace, Detroit Pistons
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
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Doug Christie, Sacramento Kings
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Andrei Kirilenko, Utah Jazz
Theo Ratliff, Portland Trail Blazers
Jason Kidd, New Jersey Nets
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| 2002-03 |
Doug Christie, Sacramento Kings
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves
Ben Wallace, Detroit Pistons
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
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Ron Artest, Indiana Pacers
Bruce Bowen, San Antonio Spurs
Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers
Eric Snow, Philadelphia 76ers
Jason Kidd, New Jersey Nets
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| 2001-02 |
Jason Kidd, New Jersey Nets
Gary Payton, Seattle SuperSonics
Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves
Ben Wallace, Detroit Pistons
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
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Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Bruce Bowen, San Antonio Spurs
Doug Christie, Sacramento Kings
Dikembe Mutombo, Philadelphia 76ers
Clifford Robinson, Detroit Pistons
|
| 2000-01 |
Jason Kidd, Phoenix Suns
Gary Payton, Seattle SuperSonics
Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves
Dikembe Mutombo, Philadelphia 76ers
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
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Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Bruce Bowen, Miami Heat
Doug Christie, Sacramento Kings
P.J. Brown, Charlotte Hornets
Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers
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1990s
| Season |
First Team |
Second Team |
| 1999-00 |
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Gary Payton, Seattle SuperSonics
Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves
Alonzo Mourning, Miami Heat
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
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Jason Kidd, Phoenix Suns
Eddie Jones, Charlotte Hornets
Scottie Pippen, Portland Trail Blazers
Clifford Robinson, Phoenix Suns
Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers
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| 1998-99 |
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Gary Payton, Seattle SuperSonics
Alonzo Mourning, Miami Heat
Jason Kidd, Phoenix Suns
Karl Malone, Utah Jazz (tie)
Scottie Pippen, Houston Rockets (tie)
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Mookie Blaylock, Atlanta Hawks
Eddie Jones, Charlotte Hornets/Los Angeles Lakers
P.J. Brown, Miami Heat
Dikembe Mutombo, Atlanta Hawks
Theo Ratliff, Philadelphia 76ers
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| 1997-98 |
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
Karl Malone, Utah Jazz
Dikembe Mutombo, Atlanta Hawks
Gary Payton, Seattle SuperSonics
Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls
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Mookie Blaylock, Atlanta Hawks
Eddie Jones, Charlotte Hornets
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Charles Oakley, New York Knicks
David Robinson, San Antonio Spurs
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| 1996-97 |
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
Karl Malone, Utah Jazz
Dikembe Mutombo, Atlanta Hawks
Gary Payton, Seattle SuperSonics
Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls
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Mookie Blaylock, Atlanta Hawks
P.J. Brown, Miami Heat
Anthony Mason, Charlotte Hornets
Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
John Stockton, Utah Jazz
|
| 1995-96 |
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
Dennis Rodman, Chicago Bulls
David Robinson, San Antonio Spurs
Gary Payton, Seattle SuperSonics
Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls
|
Mookie Blaylock, Atlanta Hawks
Horace Grant, Orlando Magic
Derrick McKey, Indiana Pacers
Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
Bobby Phills, Cleveland Cavaliers
|
| 1994-95 |
Mookie Blaylock, Atlanta Hawks
Dennis Rodman, San Antonio Spurs
David Robinson, San Antonio Spurs
Gary Payton, Seattle SuperSonics
Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls
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Nate McMillan, Seattle SuperSonics
Horace Grant, Orlando Magic
Derrick McKey, Indiana Pacers
Dikembe Mutombo, Denver Nuggets
John Stockton, Utah Jazz
|
| 1993-94 |
Mookie Blaylock, Atlanta Hawks
Charles Oakley, New York Knicks
Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
Gary Payton, Seattle SuperSonics
Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls
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Nate McMillan, Seattle SuperSonics
Horace Grant, Chicago Bulls
David Robinson, San Antonio Spurs
Dennis Rodman, San Antonio Spurs
Latrell Sprewell, Golden State Warriors
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| 1992-93 |
Joe Dumars, Detroit Pistons
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
Dennis Rodman, Detroit Pistons
Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls
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Dan Majerle, Phoenix Suns
Horace Grant, Chicago Bulls
David Robinson, San Antonio Spurs
Larry Nance, Cleveland Cavaliers
John Starks, New York Knicks
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| 1991-92 |
Joe Dumars, Detroit Pistons
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
David Robinson, San Antonio Spurs
Dennis Rodman, Detroit Pistons
Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls
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Patrick Ewing, New York Knicks
Buck Williams, Portland Trail Blazers
Micheal Williams, Indiana Pacers
Larry Nance, Cleveland Cavaliers
John Stockton, Utah Jazz
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| 1990-91 |
Alvin Robertson, Milwaukee Bucks
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
David Robinson, San Antonio Spurs
Dennis Rodman, Detroit Pistons
Buck Williams, Portland Trail Blazers
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Joe Dumars, Detroit Pistons
Dan Majerle, Phoenix Suns
Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls
John Stockton, Utah Jazz
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1980s
| Season |
First Team |
Second Team |
| 1989-90 |
Joe Dumars, Detroit Pistons
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
Dennis Rodman, Detroit Pistons
Buck Williams, Portland Trail Blazers
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Derek Harper, Dallas Mavericks
Rick Mahorn, Philadelphia 76ers
Kevin McHale, Boston Celtics
Alvin Robertson, Milwaukee Bucks
David Robinson, San Antonio Spurs
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| 1988-89 |
Joe Dumars, Detroit Pistons
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
Mark Eaton, Utah Jazz
Dennis Rodman, Detroit Pistons
Larry Nance, Cleveland Cavaliers
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Patrick Ewing, New York Knicks
A.C. Green, Los Angeles Lakers
Kevin McHale, Boston Celtics
Alvin Robertson, San Antonio Spurs
John Stockton, Utah Jazz
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| 1987-88 |
Michael Cooper, Los Angeles Lakers
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
Rodney McCray, Houston Rockets
Kevin McHale, Boston Celtics
Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
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Fat Lever, Denver Nuggets
Karl Malone, Utah Jazz
Buck Williams, New Jersey Nets
Alvin Robertson, San Antonio Spurs
Mark Eaton, Utah Jazz (tie)
Patrick Ewing, New York Knicks (tie)
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| 1986-87 |
Michael Cooper, Los Angeles Lakers
Dennis Johnson, Boston Celtics
Alvin Robertson, San Antonio Spurs
Kevin McHale, Boston Celtics
Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
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Maurice Cheeks, Philadelphia 76ers
Derek Harper, Dallas Mavericks
Rodney McCray, Houston Rockets
Paul Pressey, Milwaukee Bucks
Mark Eaton, Utah Jazz
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| 1985-86 |
Maurice Cheeks, Philadelphia 76ers
Mark Eaton, Utah Jazz
Kevin McHale, Boston Celtics
Sidney Moncrief, Milwaukee Bucks
Paul Pressey, Milwaukee Bucks
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Manute Bol, Washington Bullets
Dennis Johnson, Boston Celtics
Michael Cooper, Los Angeles Lakers
Bill Hanzlik, Denver Nuggets
Alvin Robertson, San Antonio Spurs
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| 1984-85 |
Maurice Cheeks, Philadelphia 76ers
Mark Eaton, Utah Jazz
Michael Cooper, Los Angeles Lakers
Sidney Moncrief, Milwaukee Bucks
Paul Pressey, Milwaukee Bucks
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T.R. Dunn, Denver Nuggets
Dennis Johnson, Boston Celtics
Bobby Jones, Philadelphia 76ers
Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
Danny Vranes, Seattle SuperSonics
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| 1983-84 |
Maurice Cheeks, Philadelphia 76ers
Bobby Jones, Philadelphia 76ers
Michael Cooper, Los Angeles Lakers
Sidney Moncrief, Milwaukee Bucks
Tree Rollins, Atlanta Hawks
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T.R. Dunn, Denver Nuggets
Dennis Johnson, Boston Celtics
Dan Roundfield, Atlanta Hawks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers
Larry Bird, Boston Celtics
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| 1982-83 |
Moses Malone, Philadelphia 76ers
Bobby Jones, Philadelphia 76ers
Dan Roundfield, Atlanta Hawks
Sidney Moncrief, Milwaukee Bucks
Maurice Cheeks, Philadelphia 76ers (tie)
Dennis Johnson, Phoenix Suns (tie)
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T.R. Dunn, Denver Nuggets
Michael Cooper, Los Angeles Lakers
Kevin McHale, Boston Celtics
Tree Rollins, Atlanta Hawks
Larry Bird, Boston Celtics
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| 1981-82 |
Dennis Johnson, Phoenix Suns
Bobby Jones, Philadelphia 76ers
Dan Roundfield, Atlanta Hawks
Caldwell Jones, Philadelphia 76ers
Michael Cooper, Los Angeles Lakers
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Quinn Buckner, Milwaukee Bucks
Sidney Moncrief, Milwaukee Bucks
Lonnie Shelton, Seattle SuperSonics
Jack Sikma, Seattle SuperSonics
Larry Bird, Boston Celtics
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| 1980-81 |
Dennis Johnson, Phoenix Suns
Bobby Jones, Philadelphia 76ers
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers
Caldwell Jones, Philadelphia 76ers
Michael Ray Richardson, New York Knicks
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Quinn Buckner, Milwaukee Bucks
George Johnson, San Antonio Spurs
Kermit Washington, Portland Trail Blazers
Dan Roundfield, Atlanta Hawks
Dudley Bradley, Indiana Pacers (tie)
Michael Cooper, Los Angeles Lakers (tie)
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1970s
| Season |
First Team |
Second Team |
| 1979-80 |
Dennis Johnson, Seattle SuperSonics
Bobby Jones, Philadelphia 76ers
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers
Dan Roundfield, Atlanta Hawks
Michael Ray Richardson, New York Knicks (tie)
Don Buse, Phoenix Suns (tie)
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Quinn Buckner, Milwaukee Bucks
Dave Cowens, Boston Celtics
Eddie Johnson, Atlanta Hawks
Kermit Washington, Portland Trail Blazers
Scott Wedman, Kansas City Kings
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| 1978-79 |
Dennis Johnson, Seattle SuperSonics
Bobby Jones, Philadelphia 76ers
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers
Bob Dandridge, Washington Bullets
Don Buse, Phoenix Suns
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M.L. Carr, Detroit Pistons
Lionel Hollins, Portland Trail Blazers
Eddie Johnson, Atlanta Hawks
Maurice Lucas, Portland Trail Blazers
Moses Malone, Houston Rockets
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| 1977-78 |
Lionel Hollins, Portland Trail Blazers
Bobby Jones, Denver Nuggets
Bill Walton, Portland Trail Blazers
Maurice Lucas, Portland Trail Blazers
Don Buse, Phoenix Suns
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Quinn Buckner, Milwaukee Bucks
E.C. Coleman, Golden State Warriors
Bob Gross, Portland Trail Blazers
Norm Van Lier, Chicago Bulls
Artis Gilmore, Chicago Bulls (tie)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers (tie)
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| 1976-77 |
E.C. Coleman, New Orleans Jazz
Bobby Jones, Denver Nuggets
Bill Walton, Portland Trail Blazers
Norm Van Lier, Chicago Bulls
Don Buse, Indiana Pacers
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Jim Brewer, Cleveland Cavaliers
Don Chaney, Los Angeles Lakers
Brian Taylor, Kansas City Kings
Jamaal Wilkes, Golden State Warriors
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers
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| 1975-76 |
Dave Cowens, Boston Celtics
John Havlicek, Boston Celtics
Paul Silas, Boston Celtics
Norm Van Lier, Chicago Bulls
Slick Watts, Seattle SuperSonics
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Jim Brewer, Cleveland Cavaliers
Phil Smith, Golden State Warriors
Jim Cleamons, Cleveland Cavaliers
Jamaal Wilkes, Golden State Warriors
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers
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| 1974-75 |
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Milwaukee Bucks
John Havlicek, Boston Celtics
Paul Silas, Boston Celtics
Walt Frazier, New York Knicks
Jerry Sloan, Chicago Bulls
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Don Chaney, Boston Celtics
Dave Cowens, Boston Celtics
Elvin Hayes, Washington Bullets
Bob Love, Chicago Bulls
Norm Van Lier, Chicago Bulls
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| 1973-74 |
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Milwaukee Bucks
John Havlicek, Boston Celtics
Norm Van Lier, Chicago Bulls
Dave DeBusschere, New York Knicks
Jerry Sloan, Chicago Bulls (tie)
Walt Frazier, New York Knicks (tie)
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Don Chaney, Boston Celtics
Nate Thurmond, Golden State Warriors
Elvin Hayes, Capital Bullets
Bob Love, Chicago Bulls
Dick Van Arsdale, Phoenix Suns (tie)
Jim Price, Los Angeles Lakers (tie)
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| 1972-73 |
Wilt Chamberlain, Los Angeles Lakers
John Havlicek, Boston Celtics
Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers
Dave DeBusschere, New York Knicks
Walt Frazier, New York Knicks
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Don Chaney, Boston Celtics
Nate Thurmond, Golden State Warriors
Mike Riordan, Baltimore Bullets
Paul Silas, Phoenix Suns
Norm Van Lier, Chicago Bulls
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| 1971-72 |
Wilt Chamberlain, Los Angeles Lakers
John Havlicek, Boston Celtics
Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers
Dave DeBusschere, New York Knicks
Walt Frazier, New York Knicks (tie)
Jerry Sloan, Chicago Bulls (tie)
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Don Chaney, Boston Celtics
Nate Thurmond, Golden State Warriors
Bob Love, Chicago Bulls
Paul Silas, Phoenix Suns
Norm Van Lier, Chicago Bulls
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| 1970-71 |
Gus Johnson, Baltimore Bullets
Nate Thurmond, San Francisco Warriors
Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers
Dave DeBusschere, New York Knicks
Walt Frazier, New York Knicks
|
Lew Alcindor, Milwaukee Bucks
John Havlicek, Boston Celtics
Jerry Sloan, Chicago Bulls
Paul Silas, Phoenix Suns
Norm Van Lier, Chicago Bulls
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1960s
| Season |
First Team |
Second Team |
| 1969-70 |
Gus Johnson, Baltimore Bullets
Willis Reed, New York Knicks
Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers
Dave DeBusschere, New York Knicks
Walt Frazier, New York Knicks
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Lew Alcindor, Milwaukee Bucks
John Havlicek, Boston Celtics
Bill Bridges, Atlanta Hawks
Joe Caldwell, Atlanta Hawks
Jerry Sloan, Chicago Bulls
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| 1968-69 |
Nate Thurmond, San Francisco Warriors
Bill Russell, Boston Celtics
Jerry Sloan, Chicago Bulls
Dave DeBusschere, New York Knicks
Walt Frazier, New York Knicks
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Rudy LaRusso, San Francisco Warriors
John Havlicek, Boston Celtics
Bill Bridges, Atlanta Hawks
Tom Sanders, Boston Celtics
Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers
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All-Defensive Team Facts
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The NBA began naming All-Defensive Teams following the
1968-69 season.
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Victor Wembanyama became the first rookie ever named
to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2023-24.
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Beginning in 2023-24, All-Defensive Team voting became positionless,
with voters choosing five players for the First Team and five for the
Second Team regardless of position.
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Several seasons have included more than five players on a team because
of ties in voting.
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The All-Defensive Teams are separate from the NBA Defensive Player of
the Year Award, which was introduced in 1982-83.
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