The new NBA season has come to an end. Each team now has about 15 games left. Looking at it now, there is a high probability that the regular season MVP will be between Alexander and Jokic, and the best sixth man will most likely be between Mongolia. It happened between Gram and

nba's new season has come to an end. Each team now has about 15 games left. Looking at it now, there is a high probability that the regular season mvp will be between Alexander and Jokic, and the best sixth man will most likely be between Mongolia. Between Grams and Powell, the best team in the league is likely to be Jokic, Alexander, Doncic, Antetokounmpo and Tatum. What about the best first defense? Many players have played excellent defense this season, such as Embiid and Anunoby, but both of them are definitely not eligible for selection because they cannot meet the 65-game requirement.

Next, let’s take a look at the five players who are most likely to be selected as the best first defense this season.

Gobert

Gobert is the center with the best frame protection ability in the active league. Although he is often targeted in the playoffs, his defense in the regular season is indeed very unsolvable. He relies on his excellent defensive area and With his ability to protect rebounds, he alone supports the team's defensive system. He has a high probability of winning the best defensive player award this season, and Gobert has won the best defensive player award three times in his career.

This season, under the leadership of Gobert, the Timberwolves ranked first in the league in defensive efficiency of 108.2. Gobert averaged 13.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 2.1 blocks and 0.6 steals per game this season, ranking second in the league in rebounds per game. , sixth in blocks. Although Wenbanyama ranks first in the league in blocks per game, the Spurs' record is too poor after all, and the team's defense has not improved much because of him, so Wenban has a high probability of being selected.

Antetokounmpo

Although the Bucks' defense was poor before the All-Stars, the main reason was not Antetokounmpo, but their poor defense inside and outside. However, after Lao Li coached, the Bucks' defense improved Yes, their defense has been among the top five in the league for some time. It is no wonder that the team's defense is poor, but as long as the defense is good, he must be the top player. This is everyone's "recognition" of the star.

is indeed one of the best offensive and defensive strikers in the active league. He has been selected for the best first team + best first defense for 4 consecutive years. If nothing goes wrong this season, he will continue to be selected for the first team and first defense. He averaged 30.8 points, 11.2 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 1 block per game this season. Although he has made a lot of contributions on the defensive end this season, the Lakers' record is so poor that he is basically useless.

Herbert Jones

The Pelicans renewed Herbert Jones with a 4-year, 54 million contract during last offseason. It can be said that they made a profit. Jones is one of the best defensive forwards in the active league. With his terrifying wingspan and ability to predict, he often blocks three-pointers and can defend multiple positions. If the Pelicans can rise this season, Jones may be no less helpful to the team than Ingram and Zion William. Sen.

With the help of Jones, the Pelicans' defensive efficiency ranks sixth in the league. In the past 15 games, their defensive efficiency ranks second in the league, second only to the Celtics. Jones averaged 11 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.5 rebounds per game this season. He has assists, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks, and his three-point shooting is also better this season, averaging 1.5 three-pointers per game and shooting 43.4%. Obviously Jones is now one of the best 3D players in the league. .

Holiday

Holiday can be said to be the player who has sacrificed the most in the current league. He played for the Bucks last season and averaged more than 18 points per game. As a result, after joining the Celtics this season, not only did he not He has lost the ball on the offensive end, and has less tasks to connect the team. The offensive end is now playing the role of a blue-collar space worker, but no one will ignore Holiday’s help to the team. He is the team’s number one outside player. brake.

His excellent defensive ability has helped the team. Holiday is one of the best defensive point guards in the active league. He is known as Leonard in the backcourt. With his help, the Green Army is now The defensive efficiency ranks second in the league. Holiday averaged 12.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks per game. After turning into a blue-collar worker, Holiday also played a good role in space, averaging 2 hits per game. Three-pointers, the three-point shooting rate is as high as 44.5%.

Alexander

Alexander has always been an inspirational star who wants to become an offensive and defensive star. He has made very obvious progress on both ends of the offense and defense since last season. This season he has done more on the defensive end. The reason why the Thunder relies on a group of young players is Being able to rank first in the Western Conference, their defense is indispensable. The Thunder's defensive efficiency is fifth in the league so far this season, and Alexander has set an example for other young players on the defensive end.

The boss of the team is doing his best on the defensive end, how could other players not go all out? He is a qualified leader. This season, Alexander averaged 30.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 2 steals and 0.9 blocks per game, ranking first in the league in steals per game. Having said that, what do you want to say about these five players? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.