The top two defensive fives of the regular season were announced on Tuesday night (5/9). NBA.
Alex Caruso (Bulls), Jrue Holiday (Bucks), Evan Mobley (Cavaliers), Jaren Jackson (Grizzlies) and Brook Lopez (Bucks) entered the first.
Derrick White (Celtics), Dillon Brooks (Grizzlies), OJ Anunoby (Raptors), Draymond Green (Warriors), Bam Adebayo (Heat) secured a place in the second best defensive five.
The fact that the John Antetokounmpo was left out of the top ten, after four consecutive appearances in the top five in previous seasons. In fact, he did not secure a position either Marcus Smartwho was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year last year.
The 2022-23 Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team:
?? Alex Caruso, Chicago Bulls
?? Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee Bucks
?? Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis Grizzlies
?? Brook Lopez, Milwaukee Bucks
?? Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers pic.twitter.com/Qc5eTBeBkx— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 9, 2023
The 2022-23 Kia NBA All-Defensive Second Team:
?? Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
?? OG Anunoby, Toronto Raptors
?? Dillon Brooks, Memphis Grizzlies
?? Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
?? Derrick White, Boston Celtics pic.twitter.com/w6wqTa8EFR— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 9, 2023
Source: Sport Fm
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