The NBA s best defensive team was announced in 2024-25 season: The glorious moments of defensive masters

On May 23, the NBA officially announced the best defensive team for the 2024-25 season, and this result is undoubtedly the highest praise for the players who have performed outstandingly on the defensive end this season. In this league with increasingly fierce offensive firepower, these defensive players have proved the eternal truth of "winning the championship when defending".

The players selected for the first team of the All-Defensive Team are star-studded, namely Evan Mobley from the Cavaliers, Draymond Green from the Warriors, Dyson Daniels from the Hawks, Amen Thompson from the Rockets and Lugez Dort from the Thunder.

Evan Mobley built an indestructible barrier in the Cavaliers' interior. With his outstanding height, wingspan and flexible footsteps, he can contribute considerable rebounds and blocks per game. When defending, he can not only effectively interfere with the opponent's shooting, but also quickly make up for defense and assist in defense, making the opponent difficult to move on the offensive end, greatly improving the Cavaliers' defensive efficiency.

Draymond Green, the core figure in the Warriors' defensive system, is not dazzling in scoring data, but his value on the defensive end is irreplaceable. He has extremely keen defensive awareness and excellent passing ability. He can often predict the opponent's passing route in advance, complete steals and launch fast attacks. During the game, his passion and leadership can drive the defensive enthusiasm of the entire team and are the decisive force in the Warriors' defensive system.

Dyson-Daniels showed a strong defensive talent in the Hawks. He can use his physical condition and defensive skills to conduct a full-range oppressive defense against his opponent's offensive players. Whether it is the three-point line on the outside or the penalty area on the inside, he can cause great trouble to his opponent, causing his opponent's offensive rhythm to be completely disrupted.

Amen - Thompson's selection is well deserved. As a new star of the Rockets, his defensive performance this season is eye-catching. His average of 14.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.3 blocks per game fully demonstrates his comprehensiveness on the defensive end. His speed and explosive power allow him to quickly get close to his opponent when defending, interfere with his opponent's dribbling and shooting. At the same time, he also has an excellent sense of defense and is often able to complete key defensive actions at critical moments to help the team turn the situation around.

Lugez-Dort is known for his tough defensive style. In the Thunder's game, he always assumes the heavy responsibility of defending the opponent's core players. Although he is not an advantage in height, he successfully restricted his opponent's scoring many times with his tenacious fighting spirit and excellent defensive skills, becoming a sharp blade on the Thunder's defensive end.

The players selected for the second team of the best defensive team also performed well, and they also played a crucial defensive role in their respective teams. For example, Zubac of the Clippers, who averaged 16.8 points, 12.6 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.6 blocks, 2.1 fouls in the regular season this season, played a mainstay in the Clippers' inside defense.

These players selected for the best defensive team interpret the art of defense with their own practical actions. Their existence not only improved the defensive strength of their respective teams, but also set a defensive example for the entire league. I believe that in future games, they will continue to shine on the defensive end and bring more exciting games to the fans.