Grizzlies' Jackson, Bucks duo lead NBA All-Defensive teams
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. and Milwaukee Bucks stars Brook Lopez and Jrue Holiday were selected for the NBA's All-Defensive first team, the league announced Tuesday.
The trio is joined by Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley and Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso. Jackson was named Defensive Player of the Year in April, beating out finalists Lopez and Mobley.
None of the first-team selections were unanimous picks. Jackson and Holiday garnered the most total points, receiving 195 and 192, respectively.
2022-23 All-Defensive first team
| Position | Player | Career All-Defensive selections |
|---|---|---|
| F | Jaren Jackson Jr. | 2 |
| F | Evan Mobley | 1 |
| C | Brook Lopez | 2 |
| G | Jrue Holiday | 5 |
| G | Alex Caruso | 1 |
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo headline the All-Defensive second team. The pair is joined by three players making their inaugural All-Defensive team - Toronto Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White, and Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks.
Adebayo has made four straight All-Defensive second teams.
Holiday and White earned bonuses for making the All-Defensive teams, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks.
Marcus Smart, last season's Defensive Player of the Year, garnered 35 points, the third-most among players who weren't selected. Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo received 60, while Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jaden McDaniels got 40 points.
2022-23 All-Defensive second team
| Position | Player | Career All-Defensive selections |
|---|---|---|
| F | Draymond Green | 8 |
| F | O.G. Anunoby | 1 |
| C | Bam Adebayo | 4 |
| G | Dillon Brooks | 1 |
| G | Derrick White | 1 |