NBA 2023 All-Defensive Teams

As the NBA playoffs approach, the league's top defenders are being recognized for their outstanding performances on the defensive end of the court. The NBA's All-Defensive Teams honor the players who have consistently demonstrated the ability to shut down their opponents, disrupt plays, and protect the rim. This year's selection features some of the most tenacious defenders in the league, with a mix of established stars and emerging talents. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the 2023 NBA All-Defensive Teams, and highlight the players who have earned this prestigious recognition.

All-Defensive First Team

G: Marcus Smart - Boston Celtics

G: AND Anunoby - Toronto Raptors

F: Jimmy Butler - Miami Heat

F: Jaren Jackson Jr. -Memphis Grizzlies

C: Brook Lopez - Milwaukee Bucks

All-Defensive Second Team

G: Alex Caruso - Chicago Bulls

G: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - OKC Thunder

F: Mikal Bridges - Brooklyn Nets

F: Evan Mobley - Cleveland Cavaliers

C: Nic Claxton - Brooklyn Nets

All-Defensive Third Team ('cause why not)

G: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - OKC Thunder

G: Jrue Holiday - Milwaukee Bucks

F: Jarrett Allen - Cleveland Cavaliers

F: Walker Kessler - Utah Jazz

C: Myles Turner - Indiana Pacers

All-Defensive Fourth Team (there's no stopping now)

G: De'Anthony Melton - Philadelphia 76ers

G: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Denver Nuggets

F: Bruce Brown - Denver Nuggets

F: Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks

C: Joel Embiid - Philadelphia 76ers

Worst All-Defensive Team (idgaf anymore)

G: Trae Young - Atlanta Hawks

G: Jalen Green - Houston Rockets

F: Corey Kispert - Washington Wizards

F: RJ Barrett - New York Knicks

C: James Wiseman - Detroit Pistons