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sports2 years ago

Grizzlies' Jackson Jr. and Bucks' Holiday, Lopez named to NBA All-Defensive Team

Milwaukee Bucks' Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez were named to the NBA all-defensive first team, while Giannis Antetokounmpo missed out on the first and second teams. Lopez led the league in blocked shots and was the runner-up in defensive player of the year voting, while Holiday earned his fifth all-defensive team selection and third in a row. The Bucks had the fourth-rated defense in the league and improved to No. 8 in the league in three-point defense.

sports2 years ago

Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jrue Holiday lead NBA All-Defensive Teams, while Anthony Davis snubbed.

The 2022-23 NBA All-Defensive Teams have been announced, with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jrue Holiday leading the First Team. Brook Lopez, Evan Mobley, and Alex Caruso round out the First Team, while Derrick White, Draymond Green, O.G. Anunoby, Dillon Brooks, and Bam Adebayo make up the Second Team. Marcus Smart was left off both teams, while Jaden McDaniels was considered a snub. Giannis Antetokounmpo received more voting points than some Second Team players but was not listed due to his position being listed as forward.

sports2 years ago

Jaren Jackson Jr. and NBA stars dominate 2023 All-Defensive Teams.

Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr., Milwaukee Bucks' Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez, Cleveland Cavaliers' Evan Mobley, and Chicago Bulls' Alex Caruso were named to the NBA's All-Defensive First Team. Jackson, who was named the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year last month, led the league with 3.0 blocks and has been named to the All-Defensive First Team for a second year in a row. Meanwhile, Lopez picked up his second All-Defense selection of his career after leading the league in contested shots with 1,362 and blocking 2.5 shots per game.