The 2024–25 NBA All-Defensive First Team includes Dyson Daniels, Lu Dort, Draymond Green, Evan Mobley, and Amen Thompson.
The NBA has unveiled its 2024–25 All-Defensive First Team, recognizing five standout defenders who made significant impacts on their respective teams.
Draymond Green
Draymond Green
Draymond Green
MIN: 29.61
PTS: 8.84 (47.14%)
REB: 5.99
As: 5.41
ST: 1.46
BL: 1.03
TO: 2.59
GM: 80
The list of players is: Dyson Daniels, Lu Dort, Draymond Green, Evan Mobley, and Amen Thompson.
In his first season with the Atlanta Hawks, Australian guard Dyson Daniels emerged as a defensive powerhouse. Leading the league with an average of 3.01 steals per game, he became the youngest player in NBA history to record 200 steals in a single season.
Often tasked with guarding the opposing team’s top scorer, Lu Dort held his assignments to just 41.9% shooting when he was the primary defender. His relentless effort and ability to take on challenging matchups were pivotal to Oklahoma City Thunder defensive success.
Despite being undersized for a center, Draymond Green effectively anchored Golden State Warriors small-ball lineups, contributing significantly to their defensive schemes. His performance earned him a finalist spot for the Defensive Player of the Year award and the NBA Hustle Award for the 2024–25 season.
At just 23 years old, Evan Mobley secured the 2024–25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, becoming the first Cleveland Cavaliers player to earn this honor, averaging 1.6 blocks per game.
In only his second NBA season, Amen Thompson emerged as a defensive force for the Houston Rockets. His versatility allowed him to guard all five positions effectively, leading Houston in blocks (89), steals (97), and defensive box plus-minus (2.6).
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