NBA & ABA All-Defensive Teams

Table
Season Lg Tm Voting          
2023-24NBA1st (V)Rudy GobertVictor WembanyamaBam AdebayoHerbert JonesAnthony Davis
2023-24NBA2nd (V)Alex CarusoJalen SuggsDerrick WhiteJaden McDanielsJrue Holiday
2022-23NBA1st (V)Alex CarusoJrue HolidayJaren JacksonBrook LopezEvan Mobley
2022-23NBA2nd (V)Bam AdebayoOG AnunobyDillon BrooksDraymond GreenDerrick White
2021-22NBA1st (V)Giannis AntetokounmpoMikal BridgesRudy GobertJaren JacksonMarcus Smart
2021-22NBA2nd (V)Bam AdebayoDraymond GreenJrue HolidayMatisse ThybulleRobert Williams
2020-21NBA1st (V)Rudy GobertBen SimmonsDraymond GreenJrue HolidayGiannis Antetokounmpo
2020-21NBA2nd (V)Bam AdebayoJimmy ButlerJoel EmbiidMatisse ThybulleKawhi Leonard
2019-20NBA1st (V)Giannis AntetokounmpoAnthony DavisBen SimmonsRudy GobertMarcus Smart
2019-20NBA2nd (V)Kawhi LeonardBrook LopezBam AdebayoPatrick BeverleyEric Bledsoe
2018-19NBA1st (V)Rudy GobertPaul GeorgeGiannis AntetokounmpoMarcus SmartEric Bledsoe
2018-19NBA2nd (V)Jrue HolidayKlay ThompsonJoel EmbiidDraymond GreenKawhi Leonard
2017-18NBA1st (V)Rudy GobertAnthony DavisVictor OladipoRobert CovingtonJrue Holiday
2017-18NBA2nd (V)Joel EmbiidDraymond GreenAl HorfordDejounte MurrayJimmy Butler
2016-17NBA1st (V)Kawhi LeonardDraymond GreenRudy GobertPatrick BeverleyChris Paul
2016-17NBA2nd (V)Tony AllenDanny GreenAndre RobersonAnthony DavisGiannis Antetokounmpo
2015-16NBA1st (V)Kawhi LeonardDraymond GreenDeAndre JordanAvery BradleyChris Paul
2015-16NBA2nd (V)Paul MillsapPaul GeorgeHassan WhitesideTony AllenJimmy Butler
2014-15NBA1st (V)Kawhi LeonardDraymond GreenTony AllenDeAndre JordanChris Paul
2014-15NBA2nd (V)Anthony DavisJimmy ButlerAndrew BogutJohn WallTim Duncan
2013-14NBA1st (V)Joakim NoahPaul GeorgeChris PaulSerge IbakaAndre Iguodala
2013-14NBA2nd (V)LeBron JamesPatrick BeverleyJimmy ButlerKawhi LeonardRoy Hibbert
2012-13NBA1st (V)Tony AllenSerge IbakaLeBron JamesChris PaulTyson Chandler, Joakim Noah (T)
2012-13NBA2nd (V)Avery BradleyMike ConleyTim DuncanMarc GasolPaul George
2011-12NBA1st (V)Tony AllenDwight HowardSerge IbakaLeBron JamesChris Paul
2011-12NBA2nd (V)Kobe BryantTyson ChandlerLuol DengKevin GarnettRajon Rondo
2010-11NBA1st (V)Kobe BryantKevin GarnettDwight HowardLeBron JamesRajon Rondo
2010-11NBA2nd (V)Tony AllenTyson ChandlerAndre IguodalaJoakim NoahChris Paul
2009-10NBA1st (V)Kobe BryantDwight HowardLeBron JamesRajon RondoGerald Wallace
2009-10NBA2nd (V)Tim DuncanThabo SefoloshaJosh SmithAnderson VarejãoDwyane Wade
2008-09NBA1st (V)Kobe BryantKevin GarnettDwight HowardLeBron JamesChris Paul
2008-09NBA2nd (V)Metta World PeaceShane BattierTim DuncanRajon RondoDwyane Wade
2007-08NBA1st (V)Bruce BowenKobe BryantMarcus CambyTim DuncanKevin Garnett
2007-08NBA2nd (V)Shane BattierRaja BellDwight HowardChris PaulTayshaun Prince
2006-07NBA1st (V)Raja BellBruce BowenKobe BryantMarcus CambyTim Duncan
2006-07NBA2nd (V)Kevin GarnettKirk HinrichJason KiddTayshaun PrinceBen Wallace
2005-06NBA1st (V)Metta World PeaceBruce BowenAndrei KirilenkoBen WallaceKobe Bryant, Jason Kidd (T)
2005-06NBA2nd (V)Chauncey BillupsMarcus CambyTim DuncanKevin GarnettTayshaun Prince
2004-05NBA1st (V)Bruce BowenTim DuncanKevin GarnettLarry HughesBen Wallace
2004-05NBA2nd (V)Chauncey BillupsMarcus CambyAndrei KirilenkoTayshaun PrinceJason Kidd, Dwyane Wade (T)
2003-04NBA1st (V)Metta World PeaceBruce BowenKobe BryantKevin GarnettBen Wallace
2003-04NBA2nd (V)Doug ChristieTim DuncanJason KiddAndrei KirilenkoTheo Ratliff
2002-03NBA1st (V)Kobe BryantDoug ChristieTim DuncanKevin GarnettBen Wallace
2002-03NBA2nd (V)Metta World PeaceBruce BowenJason KiddShaquille O'NealEric Snow
2001-02NBA1st (V)Tim DuncanKevin GarnettJason KiddGary PaytonBen Wallace
2001-02NBA2nd (V)Bruce BowenKobe BryantDoug ChristieDikembe MutomboClifford Robinson
2000-01NBA1st (V)Tim DuncanKevin GarnettJason KiddDikembe MutomboGary Payton
2000-01NBA2nd (V)Bruce BowenP.J. BrownKobe BryantDoug ChristieShaquille O'Neal
1999-00NBA1st (V)Kobe BryantTim DuncanKevin GarnettAlonzo MourningGary Payton
1999-00NBA2nd (V)Eddie JonesJason KiddShaquille O'NealScottie PippenClifford Robinson
1998-99NBA1st (V)Tim DuncanJason KiddAlonzo MourningGary PaytonKarl Malone, Scottie Pippen (T)
1998-99NBA2nd (V)Mookie BlaylockP.J. BrownEddie JonesDikembe MutomboTheo Ratliff
1997-98NBA1st (V)Michael JordanKarl MaloneDikembe MutomboGary PaytonScottie Pippen
1997-98NBA2nd (V)Mookie BlaylockTim DuncanEddie JonesCharles OakleyDavid Robinson
1996-97NBA1st (V)Michael JordanKarl MaloneDikembe MutomboGary PaytonScottie Pippen
1996-97NBA2nd (V)Mookie BlaylockP.J. BrownAnthony MasonHakeem OlajuwonJohn Stockton
1995-96NBA1st (V)Michael JordanGary PaytonScottie PippenDavid RobinsonDennis Rodman
1995-96NBA2nd (V)Mookie BlaylockHorace GrantDerrick McKeyHakeem OlajuwonBobby Phills
1994-95NBA1st (V)Mookie BlaylockGary PaytonScottie PippenDavid RobinsonDennis Rodman
1994-95NBA2nd (V)Horace GrantDerrick McKeyNate McMillanDikembe MutomboJohn Stockton
1993-94NBA1st (V)Mookie BlaylockCharles OakleyHakeem OlajuwonGary PaytonScottie Pippen
1993-94NBA2nd (V)Horace GrantNate McMillanDavid RobinsonDennis RodmanLatrell Sprewell
1992-93NBA1st (V)Joe DumarsMichael JordanHakeem OlajuwonScottie PippenDennis Rodman
1992-93NBA2nd (V)Horace GrantDan MajerleLarry NanceDavid RobinsonJohn Starks
1991-92NBA1st (V)Joe DumarsMichael JordanScottie PippenDavid RobinsonDennis Rodman
1991-92NBA2nd (V)Patrick EwingLarry NanceJohn StocktonBuck WilliamsMicheal Williams
1990-91NBA1st (V)Michael JordanAlvin RobertsonDavid RobinsonDennis RodmanBuck Williams
1990-91NBA2nd (V)Joe DumarsDan MajerleHakeem OlajuwonScottie PippenJohn Stockton
1989-90NBA1st (V)Joe DumarsMichael JordanHakeem OlajuwonDennis RodmanBuck Williams
1989-90NBA2nd (V)Derek HarperRick MahornKevin McHaleAlvin RobertsonDavid Robinson
1988-89NBA1st (V)Joe DumarsMark EatonMichael JordanLarry NanceDennis Rodman
1988-89NBA2nd (V)Patrick EwingA.C. GreenKevin McHaleAlvin RobertsonJohn Stockton
1987-88NBA1st (V)Michael CooperMichael JordanRodney McCrayKevin McHaleHakeem Olajuwon
1987-88NBA2nd (V)Fat LeverKarl MaloneAlvin RobertsonBuck WilliamsMark Eaton, Patrick Ewing (T)
1986-87NBA1st (V)Michael CooperDennis JohnsonKevin McHaleHakeem OlajuwonAlvin Robertson
1986-87NBA2nd (V)Maurice CheeksMark EatonDerek HarperRodney McCrayPaul Pressey
1985-86NBA1st (V)Maurice CheeksMark EatonKevin McHaleSidney MoncriefPaul Pressey
1985-86NBA2nd (V)Manute BolMichael CooperBill HanzlikDennis JohnsonAlvin Robertson
1984-85NBA1st (V)Maurice CheeksMichael CooperMark EatonSidney MoncriefPaul Pressey
1984-85NBA2nd (V)T.R. DunnDennis JohnsonBobby JonesHakeem OlajuwonDanny Vranes
1983-84NBA1st (V)Maurice CheeksMichael CooperBobby JonesSidney MoncriefTree Rollins
1983-84NBA2nd (V)Kareem Abdul-JabbarLarry BirdT.R. DunnDennis JohnsonDan Roundfield
1982-83NBA1st (V)Bobby JonesMoses MaloneSidney MoncriefDan RoundfieldMaurice Cheeks, Dennis Johnson (T)
1982-83NBA2nd (V)Larry BirdMichael CooperT.R. DunnKevin McHaleTree Rollins
1981-82NBA1st (V)Michael CooperDennis JohnsonBobby JonesCaldwell JonesDan Roundfield
1981-82NBA2nd (V)Larry BirdQuinn BucknerSidney MoncriefLonnie SheltonJack Sikma
1980-81NBA1st (V)Kareem Abdul-JabbarDennis JohnsonBobby JonesCaldwell JonesMicheal Ray Richardson
1980-81NBA2nd (V)Quinn BucknerGeorge JohnsonDan RoundfieldKermit WashingtonDudley Bradley, Michael Cooper (T)
1979-80NBA1st (V)Kareem Abdul-JabbarDennis JohnsonBobby JonesDan RoundfieldDon Buse, Micheal Ray Richardson (T)
1979-80NBA2nd (V)Quinn BucknerDave CowensEddie JohnsonKermit WashingtonScott Wedman
1978-79NBA1st (V)Kareem Abdul-JabbarDon BuseBob DandridgeDennis JohnsonBobby Jones
1978-79NBA2nd (V)M.L. CarrLionel HollinsEddie JohnsonMaurice LucasMoses Malone
1977-78NBA1st (V)Don BuseLionel HollinsBobby JonesMaurice LucasBill Walton
1977-78NBA2nd (V)Quinn BucknerE.C. ColemanBob GrossNorm Van LierKareem Abdul-Jabbar, Artis Gilmore (T)
1976-77NBA1st (V)Don BuseE.C. ColemanBobby JonesNorm Van LierBill Walton
1976-77NBA2nd (V)Kareem Abdul-JabbarJim BrewerDon ChaneyBrian TaylorJamaal Wilkes
1975-76NBA1st (V)Dave CowensJohn HavlicekPaul SilasNorm Van LierSlick Watts
1975-76NBA2nd (V)Kareem Abdul-JabbarJim BrewerJim CleamonsPhil SmithJamaal Wilkes
1975-76ABA1stDon BuseJulius ErvingArtis GilmoreBobby JonesBrian Taylor
1975-76ABA2nd
1974-75NBA1st (V)Kareem Abdul-JabbarWalt FrazierJohn HavlicekPaul SilasJerry Sloan
1974-75NBA2nd (V)Don ChaneyDave CowensElvin HayesBob LoveNorm Van Lier
1974-75ABA1stDon BuseArtis GilmoreBobby JonesWil JonesBrian Taylor
1974-75ABA2nd
1973-74NBA1st (V)Kareem Abdul-JabbarDave DeBusschereJohn HavlicekNorm Van LierWalt Frazier, Jerry Sloan (T)
1973-74NBA2nd (V)Don ChaneyElvin HayesBob LoveNate ThurmondJim Price, Dick Van Arsdale (T)
1973-74ABA1stArtis GilmoreJulius KeyeTed McClainWillie WiseMike Gale, Fatty Taylor (T)
1973-74ABA2nd
1972-73NBA1st (V)Wilt ChamberlainDave DeBusschereWalt FrazierJohn HavlicekJerry West
1972-73NBA2nd (V)Don ChaneyMike RiordanPaul SilasNate ThurmondNorm Van Lier
1972-73ABA1stMike GaleArtis GilmoreFatty TaylorWillie WiseJoe Caldwell, Julius Keye (T)
1972-73ABA2nd
1971-72NBA1st (V)Wilt ChamberlainDave DeBusschereJohn HavlicekJerry WestWalt Frazier, Jerry Sloan (T)
1971-72NBA2nd (V)Don ChaneyBob LovePaul SilasNate ThurmondNorm Van Lier
1970-71NBA1st (V)Dave DeBusschereWalt FrazierGus JohnsonNate ThurmondJerry West
1970-71NBA2nd (V)Kareem Abdul-JabbarJohn HavlicekPaul SilasJerry SloanNorm Van Lier
1969-70NBA1st (V)Dave DeBusschereWalt FrazierGus JohnsonWillis ReedJerry West
1969-70NBA2nd (V)Kareem Abdul-JabbarBill BridgesJoe CaldwellJohn HavlicekJerry Sloan
1968-69NBA1st (V)Dave DeBusschereWalt FrazierBill RussellJerry SloanNate Thurmond
1968-69NBA2nd (V)Bill BridgesJohn HavlicekRudy LaRussoTom SandersJerry West

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