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
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?
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.
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.