Overview

• The NBA announced its 2024-25 All-Defensive First Team: Evan Mobley, Dyson Daniels, Luguentz Dort, Draymond Green, and Amen Thompson.
• The Second Team includes Toumani Camara, Rudy Gobert, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jalen Williams, and Ivica Zubac, with Gobert earning his eighth All-Defensive selection.
• Evan Mobley, also the Defensive Player of the Year, received 99 out of 100 first-team votes, solidifying his status as the league's top defender.
• Bam Adebayo, a six-time All-Defensive honoree, was left off the teams, sparking discussions about Miami's struggles and voter criteria.
• Victor Wembanyama, despite leading the league in blocks before his season-ending injury, was ineligible due to the NBA's 65-game minimum rule.