2023-24 NBA All-Defensive First Team

  • Victor Wembanyama, C, San Antonio Spurs
  • Anthony Davis, C, Los Angeles Lakers
  • Rudy Gobert, C, Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Herb Jones, F, New Orleans Pelicans
  • Bam Adebayo, C, Miami Heat

2023-24 NBA All-Defensive Second Team

  • Alex Caruso, G, Chicago Bulls
  • Jrue Holiday, G, Boston Celtics
  • Jalen Suggs, G, Orlando Magic
  • Derrick White, G, Boston Celtics
  • Jaden McDaniels, F, Minnesota Timberwolves
  • TAG@lemmy.world
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    26 days ago

    Surprised that there are 4 centers in the first term and 4 guards in the second. Was the list always positionless or is that a recent change?

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      26 days ago

      Recentish I think. Either last year or this year was the first year. They’re doing the same with all the teams I think. Hence Wemby, Chet in rookie team.

      Does seem kind of ridiculous, not sure how you could play a 4 centre line up unless Davis and Wembanyama played the 3 and 4 as wings.

      No idea where you play Bam.

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      26 days ago

      Like the other awards this is the first year voting is positionless. It makes sense that center defenders are seen as more impactful but still a bit weird to see 4 centers for the first time.