Green, Gobert highlight All-Defensive 1st team
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The NBA dropped its All-Defensive teams prior to Monday's league award show, and Draymond Green of the Warriors and Rudy Gobert of the Jazz led the voting.
Kawhi Leonard of the Spurs, Chris Paul of the Clippers, and Patrick Beverley of the Rockets round out the first team.
| Player | 1st Team | 2nd Team | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | 99 | -- | 198 |
| Rudy Gobert | 97 | 2 | 196 |
| Kawhi Leonard | 93 | 6 | 192 |
| Chris Paul | 61 | 18 | 140 |
| Patrick Beverley | 38 | 34 | 110 |
The second team features two players solely known for their defense: Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen and Oklahoma City Thunder wing Andre Roberson. They're joined by Danny Green of the Spurs, Anthony Davis of the Pelicans, and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks.
| Player | 1st Team | 2nd Team | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Allen | 17 | 46 | 80 |
| Danny Green | 21 | 26 | 68 |
| Anthony Davis | - | 58 | 58 |
| Andre Roberson | 3 | 47 | 53 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 7 | 21 | 35 |
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