Who is the league's best defensive player? (2026 Poll)

151 votes cast

Percentage of votes received for who is the league's best defensive player via The Athletic's polling of players. A total of 151 responses tabulated.

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Source: Anonymous player survey conducted by The Athletic. Others receiving votes (0.7% apiece): Bam Adebayo, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Black, Mikal Bridges, Donovan Clingan, Jordan Goodwin, Mouhamed Gueye, Chet Holmgren, Naji Marshall, Isaac Okoro, Nae'Qwan Tomlin, Jarred Vanderbilt, Dean Wade, Derrick White.