Overview

• Evan Mobley, Defensive Player of the Year, headlined the First Team with 99 first-team votes, the highest among all players.
• The First Team also featured Dyson Daniels, Luguentz Dort, Draymond Green, and Amen Thompson, showcasing a mix of veteran and rising defensive talents.
• Draymond Green earned his fifth First Team selection, further solidifying his legacy as one of the NBA's premier defenders.
• Amen Thompson became the fifth player in Houston Rockets history to make the First Team, achieving the honor in just his second season.
• The Second Team included Toumani Camara, Rudy Gobert, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jalen Williams, and Ivica Zubac, recognizing their defensive contributions this season.