The NBA All-Defensive Team is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) honor given since the 1968–69 NBA season to the best defensive players during the regular season. The All-Defensive Team is generally composed of ten players in two five-man lineups, a first and a second team. Voting is conducted by a panel of 123 writers and broadcasters.[1] Prior to the 2013–14 NBA season, voting was performed by the NBA head coaches, who were restricted from voting for players on their own team.[2][3] The players each receive two points for each first team vote and one point for each second team vote. The top five players with the highest point total make the first team, with the next five making the second team. In the case of a tie at the fifth position of either team, the roster is expanded. If the first team consists of six players due to a tie, the second team will still consist of five players with the potential for more expansion in the event of additional ties. Ties have occurred several times, most recently in 2013 when Tyson Chandler and Joakim Noah tied in votes received.

Starting with the 2023–24 season, players must appear in at least 65 games (out of the normal 82-game schedule) to be eligible for most major regular-season playing awards and honors, including the All-Defensive Team. To receive credit for a game for purposes of award eligibility, a player must have been credited with at least 20 minutes played. However, two "near misses", in which the player appeared for 15 to 19 minutes, can be included in the 65-game count. Protections also exist for players who suffer season-ending injuries, who are eligible with 62 credited games, and those affected by what the CBA calls "bad faith circumstances".[4][5]

Tim Duncan holds the record for the most total selections to the All-Defensive Team with 15.[6] Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant follow with 12 total honors each, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has 11 total selections. Michael Jordan, Gary Payton, Garnett and Bryant share the record for most NBA All-Defensive first team selections with nine. Scottie Pippen, Bobby Jones, and Duncan made the first team eight times each. Walt Frazier, Dennis Rodman and Chris Paul made the All-Defensive first team seven times.[6]

When the coaches were responsible for voting, there were occasionally inconsistencies between the All-Defensive Team and the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, which has been voted on by the media. On four occasions, the Defensive Player of the Year winner was not voted to the All-Defensive first team in the same year. Player of the Year winners Alvin Robertson (1986), Dikembe Mutombo (1995), Tyson Chandler (2012) and Marc Gasol (2013) were instead named to the second team.[7]

Selections

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, formerly known as Lew Alcindor, has been on 11 All-Defensive teams.
Walt Frazier is the only player to have been on all of the first seven All-Defensive first teams.
Patrick Ewing is the only Jamaican-born player to have been on an All-Defensive team.
Dennis Rodman has been on the All-Defensive first team seven times.
Scottie Pippen made the All-Defensive first team eight consecutive times, from 1991–92 to 1998–99.
Gary Payton has the record for the most NBA All-Defensive first team selections consecutively, with nine, from 1993–94 to 2001–02.
Dikembe Mutombo, who has won four NBA Defensive Player of the Year Awards, has been selected into the All-Defensive first and second team three times each.
Tim Duncan is the all-time record holder for most All-Defensive team selections (15).
Kobe Bryant has made a total of 12 All-Defensive teams, more than any other guard.
Ben Wallace, who has won four NBA Defensive Player of the Year Awards in five years, has been selected into the All-Defensive first team five times in six selections.
Rudy Gobert, who has won three NBA Defensive Player of the Year Awards in four years, has been selected into the All-Defensive first team six consecutive times.
^ Denotes players who are still active in the NBA
* Denotes players inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration[lower-alpha 1]
§ 1st time eligible for Hall of Fame in 2024[8]
Player (X) Denotes the number of times the player has been selected
Player
(in bold text)
Indicates the player who won the Defensive Player of the Year award in the same year[a]
Season First team Second team
PlayersTeams PlayersTeams
1968–69 Dave DeBusschere*New York KnicksRudy LaRussoSan Francisco Warriors
Nate Thurmond*San Francisco WarriorsTom Sanders[b]Boston Celtics
Bill Russell*Boston CelticsJohn Havlicek*Boston Celtics
Walt Frazier*New York KnicksJerry West*Los Angeles Lakers
Jerry Sloan[c]Chicago BullsBill BridgesAtlanta Hawks
1969–70 Dave DeBusschere* (2)New York KnicksJohn Havlicek* (2)Boston Celtics
Gus Johnson*Baltimore BulletsBill Bridges (2)Atlanta Hawks
Willis Reed*New York KnicksLew Alcindor* [d]Milwaukee Bucks
Walt Frazier* (2)New York KnicksJoe CaldwellAtlanta Hawks
Jerry West* (2)Los Angeles LakersJerry Sloan[c] (2)Chicago Bulls
1970–71 Dave DeBusschere* (3)New York KnicksJohn Havlicek* (3)Boston Celtics
Gus Johnson* (2)Baltimore BulletsPaul SilasPhoenix Suns
Nate Thurmond* (2)San Francisco WarriorsLew Alcindor*[d] (2)Milwaukee Bucks
Walt Frazier* (3)New York KnicksJerry Sloan[c] (3)Chicago Bulls
Jerry West* (3)Los Angeles LakersNorm Van LierCincinnati Royals
1971–72 Dave DeBusschere* (4)New York KnicksPaul Silas (2)Phoenix Suns
John Havlicek* (4)Boston CelticsBob LoveChicago Bulls
Wilt Chamberlain*Los Angeles LakersNate Thurmond* (3)Golden State Warriors
Jerry West* (4)Los Angeles LakersNorm Van Lier (2)Chicago Bulls
Walt Frazier* (4) (tie)New York KnicksDon ChaneyBoston Celtics
Jerry Sloan[c] (4) (tie)Chicago Bulls
1972–73 Dave DeBusschere* (5)New York KnicksPaul Silas (3)Phoenix Suns
John Havlicek* (5)Boston CelticsMike RiordanBaltimore Bullets
Wilt Chamberlain* (2)Los Angeles LakersNate Thurmond* (4)Golden State Warriors
Jerry West* (5)Los Angeles LakersNorm Van Lier (3)Chicago Bulls
Walt Frazier* (5)New York KnicksDon Chaney (2)Boston Celtics
1973–74 Dave DeBusschere* (6)New York KnicksElvin Hayes*Capital Bullets
John Havlicek* (6)Boston CelticsBob Love (2)Chicago Bulls
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar*[d] (3)Milwaukee BucksNate Thurmond* (5)Golden State Warriors
Norm Van Lier (4)Chicago BullsDon Chaney (3)Boston Celtics
Walt Frazier* (6) (tie)New York KnicksDick Van Arsdale (tie)Phoenix Suns
Jerry Sloan [c] (5) (tie)Chicago BullsJim Price (tie)Los Angeles Lakers
1974–75 John Havlicek* (7)Boston CelticsElvin Hayes* (2)Washington Bullets
Paul Silas (4)Boston CelticsBob Love (3)Chicago Bulls
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar*[d] (4)Milwaukee BucksDave Cowens*Boston Celtics
Jerry Sloan [c] (6)Chicago BullsNorm Van Lier (5)Chicago Bulls
Walt Frazier* (7)New York KnicksDon Chaney (4)Boston Celtics
1975–76 Paul Silas (5)Boston CelticsJim BrewerCleveland Cavaliers
John Havlicek* (8)Boston CelticsJamaal Wilkes*Golden State Warriors
Dave Cowens* (2)Boston CelticsKareem Abdul-Jabbar*[d] (5)Los Angeles Lakers
Norm Van Lier (6)Chicago BullsJim CleamonsCleveland Cavaliers
Don WattsSeattle SuperSonicsPhil SmithGolden State Warriors
1976–77 Bobby Jones*Denver NuggetsJim Brewer (2)Cleveland Cavaliers
E. C. ColemanNew Orleans JazzJamaal Wilkes* (2)Golden State Warriors
Bill Walton*Portland Trail BlazersKareem Abdul-Jabbar*[d] (6)Los Angeles Lakers
Don BuseIndiana PacersBrian TaylorKansas City Kings
Norm Van Lier (7)Chicago BullsDon Chaney (5)Los Angeles Lakers
1977–78 Bobby Jones* (2)Denver NuggetsE. C. Coleman (2)Golden State Warriors
Maurice LucasPortland Trail BlazersBob GrossPortland Trail Blazers
Bill Walton* (2)Portland Trail BlazersKareem Abdul-Jabbar*[d] (7) (tie)Los Angeles Lakers
Artis Gilmore* (tie)Chicago Bulls
Lionel HollinsPortland Trail BlazersNorm Van Lier (8)Chicago Bulls
Don Buse (2)Phoenix SunsQuinn BucknerMilwaukee Bucks
1978–79 Bobby Jones* (3)Philadelphia 76ersMaurice Lucas (2)Portland Trail Blazers
Bob DandridgeWashington BulletsM. L. CarrDetroit Pistons
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar*[d] (8)Los Angeles LakersMoses Malone*Houston Rockets
Dennis Johnson*Seattle SuperSonicsLionel Hollins (2)Portland Trail Blazers
Don Buse (3)Phoenix SunsEddie JohnsonAtlanta Hawks
1979–80 Bobby Jones* (4)Philadelphia 76ersScott WedmanKansas City Kings
Dan RoundfieldAtlanta HawksKermit WashingtonPortland Trail Blazers
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar*[d] (9)Los Angeles LakersDave Cowens* (3)Boston Celtics
Dennis Johnson* (2)Seattle SuperSonicsQuinn Buckner (2)Milwaukee Bucks
Don Buse (4) (tie)Phoenix SunsEddie Johnson (2)Atlanta Hawks
Micheal Ray Richardson (tie)New York Knicks
1980–81 Bobby Jones* (5)Philadelphia 76ersDan Roundfield (2)Atlanta Hawks
Caldwell JonesPhiladelphia 76ersKermit Washington (2)Portland Trail Blazers
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar*[d] (10)Los Angeles LakersGeorge JohnsonSan Antonio Spurs
Dennis Johnson* (3)Phoenix SunsQuinn Buckner (3)Milwaukee Bucks
Micheal Ray Richardson (2)New York KnicksDudley Bradley (tie)Indiana Pacers
Michael Cooper (tie)Los Angeles Lakers
1981–82 Bobby Jones* (6)Philadelphia 76ersLarry Bird*Boston Celtics
Dan Roundfield (3)Atlanta HawksLonnie SheltonSeattle SuperSonics
Caldwell Jones (2)Philadelphia 76ersJack Sikma*Seattle SuperSonics
Michael Cooper (2)Los Angeles LakersQuinn Buckner (4)Milwaukee Bucks
Dennis Johnson* (4)Phoenix SunsSidney Moncrief*Milwaukee Bucks
1982–83 Bobby Jones* (7)Philadelphia 76ersLarry Bird* (2)Boston Celtics
Dan Roundfield (4)Atlanta HawksKevin McHale*Boston Celtics
Moses Malone* (2)Philadelphia 76ersWayne RollinsAtlanta Hawks
Sidney Moncrief* (2)Milwaukee BucksMichael Cooper (3)Los Angeles Lakers
Dennis Johnson* (5) (tie)Phoenix SunsT. R. DunnDenver Nuggets
Maurice Cheeks* (tie)Philadelphia 76ers
1983–84 Bobby Jones* (8)Philadelphia 76ersLarry Bird* (3)Boston Celtics
Michael Cooper (4)Los Angeles LakersDan Roundfield (5)Atlanta Hawks
Wayne Rollins (2)Atlanta HawksKareem Abdul-Jabbar*[d] (11)Los Angeles Lakers
Maurice Cheeks* (2)Philadelphia 76ersDennis Johnson* (6)Boston Celtics
Sidney Moncrief* (3)Milwaukee BucksT. R. Dunn (2)Denver Nuggets
1984–85 Sidney Moncrief* (4)Milwaukee BucksBobby Jones* (9)Philadelphia 76ers
Paul PresseyMilwaukee BucksDanny VranesSeattle SuperSonics
Mark EatonUtah JazzAkeem Olajuwon*[e]Houston Rockets
Michael Cooper (5)Los Angeles LakersDennis Johnson* (7)Boston Celtics
Maurice Cheeks* (3)Philadelphia 76ersT. R. Dunn (3)Denver Nuggets
1985–86 Paul Pressey (2)Milwaukee BucksMichael Cooper (6)Los Angeles Lakers
Kevin McHale* (2)Boston CelticsBill HanzlikDenver Nuggets
Mark Eaton (2)Utah JazzManute BolWashington Bullets
Sidney Moncrief* (5)Milwaukee BucksAlvin RobertsonSan Antonio Spurs
Maurice Cheeks* (4)Philadelphia 76ersDennis Johnson* (8)Boston Celtics
1986–87 Kevin McHale* (3)Boston CelticsPaul Pressey (3)Milwaukee Bucks
Michael Cooper (7)Los Angeles LakersRodney McCrayHouston Rockets
Akeem Olajuwon* (2)[e]Houston RocketsMark Eaton (3)Utah Jazz
Alvin Robertson (2)San Antonio SpursMaurice Cheeks* (5)Philadelphia 76ers
Dennis Johnson* (9)Boston CelticsDerek HarperDallas Mavericks
1987–88 Kevin McHale* (4)Boston CelticsBuck WilliamsNew Jersey Nets
Rodney McCray (2)Houston RocketsKarl Malone*Utah Jazz
Akeem Olajuwon* (3)[e]Houston RocketsMark Eaton (4) (tie)Utah Jazz
Patrick Ewing* (tie)New York Knicks
Michael Cooper (8)Los Angeles LakersAlvin Robertson (3)San Antonio Spurs
Michael Jordan*Chicago BullsLafayette LeverDenver Nuggets
1988–89 Dennis Rodman*Detroit PistonsKevin McHale* (5)Boston Celtics
Larry NanceCleveland CavaliersA.C. GreenLos Angeles Lakers
Mark Eaton (5)Utah JazzPatrick Ewing* (2)New York Knicks
Michael Jordan* (2)Chicago BullsJohn Stockton*Utah Jazz
Joe Dumars*Detroit PistonsAlvin Robertson (4)San Antonio Spurs
1989–90 Dennis Rodman* (2)Detroit PistonsKevin McHale* (6)Boston Celtics
Buck Williams (2)Portland Trail BlazersRick MahornPhiladelphia 76ers
Akeem Olajuwon* (4)[e]Houston RocketsDavid Robinson*San Antonio Spurs
Michael Jordan* (3)Chicago BullsDerek Harper (2)Dallas Mavericks
Joe Dumars* (2)Detroit PistonsAlvin Robertson (5)Milwaukee Bucks
1990–91 Michael Jordan* (4)Chicago BullsJoe Dumars* (3)Detroit Pistons
Alvin Robertson (6)Milwaukee BucksJohn Stockton* (2)Utah Jazz
David Robinson* (2)San Antonio SpursHakeem Olajuwon* (5)[e]Houston Rockets
Dennis Rodman* (3)Detroit PistonsScottie Pippen*Chicago Bulls
Buck Williams (3)Portland Trail BlazersDan MajerlePhoenix Suns
1991–92 Dennis Rodman* (4)Detroit PistonsLarry Nance (2)Cleveland Cavaliers
Scottie Pippen* (2)Chicago BullsBuck Williams (4)Portland Trail Blazers
David Robinson* (3)San Antonio SpursPatrick Ewing* (3)New York Knicks
Michael Jordan* (5)Chicago BullsJohn Stockton* (3)Utah Jazz
Joe Dumars* (4)Detroit PistonsMicheal WilliamsIndiana Pacers
1992–93 Scottie Pippen* (3)Chicago BullsHorace GrantChicago Bulls
Dennis Rodman* (5)Detroit PistonsLarry Nance (3)Cleveland Cavaliers
Hakeem Olajuwon* (6)[e]Houston RocketsDavid Robinson* (4)San Antonio Spurs
Michael Jordan* (6)Chicago BullsDan Majerle (2)Phoenix Suns
Joe Dumars* (5)Detroit PistonsJohn StarksNew York Knicks
1993–94 Scottie Pippen* (4)Chicago BullsDennis Rodman* (6)San Antonio Spurs
Charles OakleyNew York KnicksHorace Grant (2)Chicago Bulls
Hakeem Olajuwon* (7)[e]Houston RocketsDavid Robinson* (5)San Antonio Spurs
Gary Payton*Seattle SuperSonicsNate McMillanSeattle SuperSonics
Mookie BlaylockAtlanta HawksLatrell SprewellGolden State Warriors
1994–95 Scottie Pippen* (5)Chicago BullsHorace Grant (3)Orlando Magic
Dennis Rodman* (7)San Antonio SpursDerrick McKeyIndiana Pacers
David Robinson* (6)San Antonio SpursDikembe Mutombo*Denver Nuggets
Gary Payton* (2)Seattle SuperSonicsJohn Stockton* (4)Utah Jazz
Mookie Blaylock (2)Atlanta HawksNate McMillan (2)Seattle SuperSonics
1995–96 Scottie Pippen* (6)Chicago BullsHorace Grant (4)Orlando Magic
Dennis Rodman* (8)Chicago BullsDerrick McKey (2)Indiana Pacers
David Robinson* (7)San Antonio SpursHakeem Olajuwon* (8)[e]Houston Rockets
Gary Payton* (3)Seattle SuperSonicsMookie Blaylock (3)Atlanta Hawks
Michael Jordan* (7)Chicago BullsBobby PhillsCleveland Cavaliers
1996–97 Scottie Pippen* (7)Chicago BullsAnthony MasonCharlotte Hornets
Karl Malone* (2)Utah JazzP. J. BrownMiami Heat
Dikembe Mutombo* (2)Atlanta HawksHakeem Olajuwon* (9)[e]Houston Rockets
Michael Jordan* (8)Chicago BullsMookie Blaylock (4)Atlanta Hawks
Gary Payton* (4)Seattle SuperSonicsJohn Stockton* (5)Utah Jazz
1997–98 Scottie Pippen* (8)Chicago BullsTim Duncan*San Antonio Spurs
Karl Malone* (3)Utah JazzCharles Oakley (2)New York Knicks
Dikembe Mutombo* (3)Atlanta HawksDavid Robinson* (8)San Antonio Spurs
Gary Payton* (5)Seattle SuperSonicsMookie Blaylock (5)Atlanta Hawks
Michael Jordan* (9)Chicago BullsEddie JonesLos Angeles Lakers
1998–99 Tim Duncan* (2)San Antonio SpursP. J. Brown (2)Miami Heat
Jason Kidd*Phoenix SunsTheo RatliffPhiladelphia 76ers
Alonzo Mourning*Miami HeatDikembe Mutombo* (4)Atlanta Hawks
Gary Payton* (6)Seattle SuperSonicsMookie Blaylock (6)Atlanta Hawks
Karl Malone* (4) (tie)Utah JazzEddie Jones (2)Charlotte Hornets
Scottie Pippen* (9) (tie)Houston Rockets
1999–00 Tim Duncan* (3)San Antonio SpursScottie Pippen* (10)Portland Trail Blazers
Kevin Garnett*Minnesota TimberwolvesClifford RobinsonPhoenix Suns
Alonzo Mourning* (2)Miami HeatShaquille O'Neal*Los Angeles Lakers
Gary Payton* (7)Seattle SuperSonicsEddie Jones (3)Charlotte Hornets
Kobe Bryant*Los Angeles LakersJason Kidd* (2)Phoenix Suns
2000–01 Tim Duncan* (4)San Antonio SpursBruce BowenMiami Heat
Kevin Garnett* (2)Minnesota TimberwolvesP. J. Brown (3)Charlotte Hornets
Dikembe Mutombo* (5)Philadelphia 76ersShaquille O'Neal* (2)Los Angeles Lakers
Gary Payton* (8)Seattle SuperSonicsKobe Bryant* (2)Los Angeles Lakers
Jason Kidd* (3)Phoenix SunsDoug ChristieSacramento Kings
2001–02 Tim Duncan* (5)San Antonio SpursBruce Bowen (2)San Antonio Spurs
Kevin Garnett* (3)Minnesota TimberwolvesClifford Robinson (2)Detroit Pistons
Ben Wallace*Detroit PistonsDikembe Mutombo* (6)Philadelphia 76ers
Gary Payton* (9)Seattle SuperSonicsKobe Bryant* (3)Los Angeles Lakers
Jason Kidd* (4)New Jersey NetsDoug Christie (2)Sacramento Kings
2002–03 Tim Duncan* (6)San Antonio SpursRon Artest[f]Indiana Pacers
Kevin Garnett* (4)Minnesota TimberwolvesBruce Bowen (3)San Antonio Spurs
Ben Wallace* (2)Detroit PistonsShaquille O'Neal* (3)Los Angeles Lakers
Doug Christie (3)Sacramento KingsJason Kidd* (5)New Jersey Nets
Kobe Bryant* (4)Los Angeles LakersEric SnowPhiladelphia 76ers
2003–04 Ron Artest (2)[f]Indiana PacersAndrei KirilenkoUtah Jazz
Kevin Garnett* (5)Minnesota TimberwolvesTim Duncan* (7)San Antonio Spurs
Ben Wallace* (3)Detroit PistonsTheo Ratliff (2)Portland Trail Blazers
Bruce Bowen (4)San Antonio SpursDoug Christie (4)Sacramento Kings
Kobe Bryant* (5)Los Angeles LakersJason Kidd* (6)New Jersey Nets
2004–05 Ben Wallace* (4)Detroit PistonsTayshaun PrinceDetroit Pistons
Kevin Garnett* (6)Minnesota TimberwolvesMarcus CambyDenver Nuggets
Bruce Bowen (5)San Antonio SpursChauncey BillupsDetroit Pistons
Tim Duncan* (8)San Antonio SpursAndrei Kirilenko (2)Utah Jazz
Larry HughesWashington WizardsJason Kidd* (7) (tie)New Jersey Nets
Dwyane Wade* (tie)Miami Heat
2005–06 Bruce Bowen (6)San Antonio SpursTim Duncan* (9)San Antonio Spurs
Ben Wallace* (5)Detroit PistonsChauncey Billups (2)Detroit Pistons
Andrei Kirilenko (3)Utah JazzKevin Garnett* (7)Minnesota Timberwolves
Ron Artest (3)[f]Sacramento KingsMarcus Camby (2)Denver Nuggets
Kobe Bryant* (6) (tie)Los Angeles LakersTayshaun Prince (2)Detroit Pistons
Jason Kidd* (8) (tie)New Jersey Nets
2006–07 Bruce Bowen (7)San Antonio SpursBen Wallace* (6)Chicago Bulls
Tim Duncan* (10)San Antonio SpursKirk HinrichChicago Bulls
Marcus Camby (3)Denver NuggetsJason Kidd* (9)New Jersey Nets
Kobe Bryant* (7)Los Angeles LakersTayshaun Prince (3)Detroit Pistons
Raja BellPhoenix SunsKevin Garnett* (8)Minnesota Timberwolves
2007–08 Kevin Garnett* (9)Boston CelticsShane BattierHouston Rockets
Kobe Bryant* (8)Los Angeles LakersChris Paul^New Orleans Hornets
Marcus Camby (4)Denver NuggetsDwight HowardOrlando Magic
Bruce Bowen (8)San Antonio SpursTayshaun Prince (4)Detroit Pistons
Tim Duncan* (11)San Antonio SpursRaja Bell (2)Phoenix Suns
2008–09 Dwight Howard (2)Orlando MagicTim Duncan* (12)San Antonio Spurs
Kobe Bryant* (9)Los Angeles LakersDwyane Wade* (2)Miami Heat
LeBron James^Cleveland CavaliersRajon RondoBoston Celtics
Chris Paul^ (2)New Orleans HornetsShane Battier (2)Houston Rockets
Kevin Garnett* (10)Boston CelticsRon Artest (4)[f]Houston Rockets
2009–10 Dwight Howard (3)Orlando MagicTim Duncan* (13)San Antonio Spurs
Rajon Rondo (2)Boston CelticsDwyane Wade* (3)Miami Heat
LeBron James^ (2)Cleveland CavaliersJosh SmithAtlanta Hawks
Kobe Bryant* (10)Los Angeles LakersAnderson VarejãoCleveland Cavaliers
Gerald WallaceCharlotte BobcatsThabo SefoloshaOklahoma City Thunder
2010–11 Dwight Howard (4)Orlando MagicTony AllenMemphis Grizzlies
Rajon Rondo (3)Boston CelticsChris Paul^ (3)New Orleans Hornets
LeBron James^ (3)Miami HeatTyson Chandler§Dallas Mavericks
Kobe Bryant* (11)Los Angeles LakersAndre IguodalaPhiladelphia 76ers
Kevin Garnett* (11)Boston CelticsJoakim Noah§Chicago Bulls
2011–12 LeBron James^ (4)Miami HeatKevin Garnett* (12)Boston Celtics
Serge IbakaOklahoma City ThunderLuol DengChicago Bulls
Dwight Howard (5)Orlando MagicTyson Chandler§ (2)New York Knicks
Chris Paul^ (4)Los Angeles ClippersRajon Rondo (4)Boston Celtics
Tony Allen (2)Memphis GrizzliesKobe Bryant* (12)Los Angeles Lakers
2012–13 LeBron James^ (5)Miami HeatTim Duncan* (14)San Antonio Spurs
Serge Ibaka (2)Oklahoma City ThunderPaul George^Indiana Pacers
Tyson Chandler§ (3) (tie)New York KnicksMarc GasolMemphis Grizzlies
Joakim Noah§ (2) (tie)Chicago Bulls
Tony Allen (3)Memphis GrizzliesAvery BradleyBoston Celtics
Chris Paul^ (5)Los Angeles ClippersMike Conley^Memphis Grizzlies
2013–14 Joakim Noah§ (3)Chicago BullsLeBron James^ (6)Miami Heat
Paul George^ (2)Indiana PacersPatrick Beverley^Houston Rockets
Chris Paul^ (6)Los Angeles ClippersJimmy Butler^Chicago Bulls
Serge Ibaka (3)Oklahoma City ThunderKawhi Leonard^San Antonio Spurs
Andre Iguodala (2)Golden State WarriorsRoy HibbertIndiana Pacers
2014–15 Kawhi Leonard^ (2)San Antonio SpursAnthony Davis^New Orleans Pelicans
Draymond Green^Golden State WarriorsJimmy Butler^ (2)Chicago Bulls
Tony Allen (4)Memphis GrizzliesAndrew BogutGolden State Warriors
DeAndre Jordan^Los Angeles ClippersJohn WallWashington Wizards
Chris Paul^ (7)Los Angeles ClippersTim Duncan* (15)San Antonio Spurs
2015–16 Kawhi Leonard^ (3)San Antonio SpursPaul MillsapAtlanta Hawks
Draymond Green^ (2)Golden State WarriorsPaul George^ (3)Indiana Pacers
DeAndre Jordan^ (2)Los Angeles ClippersHassan WhitesideMiami Heat
Avery Bradley (2)Boston CelticsTony Allen (5)Memphis Grizzlies
Chris Paul^ (8)Los Angeles ClippersJimmy Butler^ (3)Chicago Bulls
2016–17 Draymond Green^ (3)Golden State WarriorsTony Allen (6)Memphis Grizzlies
Rudy Gobert^Utah JazzDanny Green^San Antonio Spurs
Kawhi Leonard^ (4)San Antonio SpursAnthony Davis^ (2)New Orleans Pelicans
Chris Paul^ (9)Los Angeles ClippersAndré RobersonOklahoma City Thunder
Patrick Beverley^ (2)Houston RocketsGiannis Antetokounmpo^Milwaukee Bucks
2017–18 Rudy Gobert^ (2)Utah JazzJoel Embiid^Philadelphia 76ers
Anthony Davis^ (3)New Orleans PelicansDraymond Green^ (4)Golden State Warriors
Victor Oladipo^Indiana PacersAl Horford^Boston Celtics
Jrue Holiday^New Orleans PelicansDejounte Murray^San Antonio Spurs
Robert Covington^Philadelphia 76ersJimmy Butler^ (4)Minnesota Timberwolves
2018–19 Rudy Gobert^ (3)Utah JazzJrue Holiday^ (2)New Orleans Pelicans
Paul George^ (4)Oklahoma City ThunderKlay Thompson^Golden State Warriors
Giannis Antetokounmpo^ (2)Milwaukee BucksJoel Embiid^ (2)Philadelphia 76ers
Marcus Smart^Boston CelticsDraymond Green^ (5)Golden State Warriors
Eric BledsoeMilwaukee BucksKawhi Leonard^ (5)Toronto Raptors
2019–20 Giannis Antetokounmpo^ (3)Milwaukee BucksKawhi Leonard^ (6)Los Angeles Clippers
Anthony Davis^ (4)Los Angeles LakersBrook Lopez^Milwaukee Bucks
Ben Simmons^Philadelphia 76ersBam Adebayo^Miami Heat
Rudy Gobert^ (4)Utah JazzPatrick Beverley^ (3)Los Angeles Clippers
Marcus Smart^ (2)Boston CelticsEric Bledsoe (2)Milwaukee Bucks
2020–21 Rudy Gobert^ (5)Utah JazzBam Adebayo^ (2)Miami Heat
Ben Simmons^ (2)Philadelphia 76ersJimmy Butler^ (5)Miami Heat
Draymond Green^ (6)Golden State WarriorsJoel Embiid^ (3)Philadelphia 76ers
Jrue Holiday^ (3)Milwaukee BucksMatisse Thybulle^Philadelphia 76ers
Giannis Antetokounmpo^ (4)Milwaukee BucksKawhi Leonard^ (7)Los Angeles Clippers
2021–22 Marcus Smart^ (3)Boston CelticsBam Adebayo^ (3)Miami Heat
Mikal Bridges^Phoenix SunsJrue Holiday^ (4)Milwaukee Bucks
Rudy Gobert^ (6)Utah JazzMatisse Thybulle^ (2)Philadelphia 76ers
Giannis Antetokounmpo^ (5)Milwaukee BucksRobert Williams III^Boston Celtics
Jaren Jackson Jr.^Memphis GrizzliesDraymond Green^ (7)Golden State Warriors
2022–23 Jaren Jackson Jr.^ (2)Memphis GrizzliesDerrick White^Boston Celtics
Jrue Holiday^ (5)Milwaukee BucksDraymond Green^ (8)Golden State Warriors
Brook Lopez^ (2)Milwaukee BucksO.G. Anunoby^Toronto Raptors
Evan Mobley^Cleveland CavaliersDillon Brooks^Memphis Grizzlies
Alex Caruso^Chicago BullsBam Adebayo^ (4)Miami Heat

Most selections

The following table lists the top ten players with the most overall selections.

* Denotes players inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
^ Denotes players who are still active
Certificate presented to Bobby Jones for All-Defensive honors in 1981–82.
Rank Player Total First Team Second
Team
Defensive
Player of
the Year
[a]
1 Tim Duncan* 15870
2 Kevin Garnett* 12931
Kobe Bryant* 12930
4 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar* 11560
5 Scottie Pippen* 10820
6 Gary Payton* 9901
Michael Jordan* 9901
Bobby Jones* 9810
Chris Paul^ 9720
Dennis Johnson* 9630
Hakeem Olajuwon* 9542
Jason Kidd* 9450

See also

Notes

  • a The Defensive Player of the Year award was first established in 1983.
  • b Sanders has been inducted to the Naismith Hall as a contributor.
  • c Sloan has been inducted to the Naismith Hall as a coach.
  • d Before the 1971–72 season, Lew Alcindor changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.[9]
  • e When Olajuwon arrived to the United States, the University of Houston incorrectly spelled his first name "Akeem". He used that spelling until March 9, 1991, when he announced that he would add an H.[10][11][12]
  • f Ron Artest changed his name into Metta World Peace on September 16, 2011,[13] and after his playing career changed it again to Metta Sandiford-Artest.
  1. A player is not eligible for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame until he has been fully retired for three calendar years.

References

General
  • "All-Defensive Teams". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Archived from the original on July 17, 2008. Retrieved July 18, 2008.
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Specific
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