Best NBA Defenders of All Time,
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A good defender is a valuable asset to any team. They provide an added level of protection, they can turn a game around with one or two timely steals or blocks, and they’re always in the right place at the right time.
This article will be highlighting the best NBA defenders of all time. (See the search results for ‘all time’ on Rankito). We’ll examine what made each of these players so great on defense, how their style of play has influenced other defensive players, and which current NBA players are carrying on their legacy today.
Throughout History, there have been numerous defenders who have made life extremely difficult for the opposition. In this article, we will take a look at some of those talented individuals. Who have had the honour of being labeled as the best defenders ever to grace an NBA court! (Follow NBA on Instagram).
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#1 Scottie Pippen
Born : 25 September 1965
NBA Career : 1987 - 2004
Nationality : American
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#2 Dennis Rodman
Born : 13 May 1961
NBA Career : 1986 - 2006
Nationality : American
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#3 Dikembe Mutombo
Born : 25 April 1976
NBA Career : 1997 - 2016
Nationality : American
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#4 Tim Duncan
#5 Dwight Howard
Born : 8 December 1985
NBA Career : 2004 - Present
Nationality : American
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#6 Kevin Garnett
#7 Draymond Green
Born : 4 March 1990
NBA Career : 2012 - Present
Nationality : American
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#8 Michael Jordan
Born : 17 February 1963
NBA Career : 1984 – 1993, 1995 – 1998, 2001 – 2003
Nationality : American
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#9 Kobe Bryant
Born : 23 August 1978
Died : 26 January 2020
NBA Career : 1996 - 2016
Nationality : American
#10 Giannis Antetokounmpo
Born : 6 December 1994
NBA Career : 2013 – Present
Nationality : Greek-Nigerian
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