Boston Celtics had strong defensive presence with Jrue Holiday and Derrick White on All-Defensive Second Team
First rookie in NBA history to receive this honor
Led the league in blocks with an average of 3.6 per game, also averaged 17 points and 7 rebounds per game
Rudy Gobert received unanimous selection for All-Defensive First Team
San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama named to NBA's All-Defensive First Team
In a historic first, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama has been named to the NBA's All-Defensive First Team. Wembanyama is the first rookie in NBA history to receive this honor.
Wembanyama's defensive prowess was on full display throughout the season, leading the league in blocks with an average of 3.6 per game. He also averaged 17 points and 7 rebounds per game.
Joining Wembanyama on the All-Defensive First Team are Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat, Herb Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans, and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers. Gobert received unanimous selection for this honor.
The Boston Celtics had a strong defensive presence in this year's All-Defensive teams with Jrue Holiday and Derrick White both making the Second Team. The Celtics finished the regular season with the third best defensive rating in the NBA at 106.1.
Other notable mentions include Alex Caruso of the Chicago Bulls, Jalen Suggs of the Orlando Magic, and Jaden McDaniels of the Minnesota Timberwolves on the Second Team.
The All-Defensive teams were selected by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. The complete voting results have not been released.
Victor Wembanyama is the first rookie to be selected to the All-Defensive First Team.
Rudy Gobert received unanimous selection for the 2023-24 Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team and tied the NBA record with his fourth Defensive Player of the Year award.
Jrue Holiday and Derrick White named to NBA’s All-Defensive Second Team
Boston Celtics had the third best defensive rating in NBA with 106.1
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The author makes several statements that are factual and do not contain any fallacies. However, there is one instance of an appeal to authority when the author states 'It's hard to argue with the voters this year.' This statement implies that because the voters made a certain decision, it must be correct. While it is true that the voters have expertise in basketball and All-Defensive team selection, their decision does not automatically make it correct or free from fallacies. Therefore, I cannot give a perfect score.
