When did the NBA start All-Defensive team?

1968-69
Since All-Defensive Teams were first announced in 1968-69, the only other players with four first-team selections and multiple MVPs are Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Tim Duncan.

Who has the most All NBA defensive teams?

Tim Duncan
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.

Who made the NBA All-Defensive Team?

The NBA announced its All-Defensive first and second team on Friday, and many familiar names made the list. Celtics guard Marcus Smart led the first team with 99 votes, and he is joined by Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jazz center Rudy Gobert, Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. and Suns guard Mikal Bridges.

When the last time LeBron made All-Defensive team?

The 2012 NBA All-Defensive Teams have been officially announced, and you might be quite shocked at who was left off the first team.

Was LeBron first team all defense?

At the conclusion of the 2008–09 season, James finished second in NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award voting and made his first NBA All-Defensive Team, posting 23 chase-down blocks and a career-high 93 total blocks.

What years was Jordan all defense?

Jordan earned his first All-Defensive first-team honor during the 1987-88 season and then won each year until his first retirement following the 1992-93 season. He won his final three selections over the last three years of his career with the Bulls. This post originally appeared on Rookie Wire!

Has LeBron ever made an all-defensive team?

He has been selected an NBA All-Star 18 times, to the All-NBA Team a record 18 times, and to the NBA All-Defensive First Team five times. He has competed in ten NBA Finals, the third most all time, including eight consecutively between 2011 and 2018. In 2021, James was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.

How many times did Jordan make all-defensive team?

While Jordan was one of the best offensive players in history, the Hall of Famer was also a lockdown defender. He was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1988 and his nine All-Defensive first-team selections are tied for the most in history. He never finished lower than the first team during his career.

Was LeBron ever the first team defense?

Who has the best defense in NBA history?

NBA/ABA

Rank Player DRtg
1. Gar Heard 95.30
2. Dave Cowens* 95.52
3. Tim Duncan* 95.57
4. David Robinson* 95.65

Who has the most first team all defense?

175 Players

NBA
Rk Player 1st
1 Tim Duncan 8
2 Kobe Bryant 9
3 Kevin Garnett 9

How many times has LeBron made all defense?