{"id":140951,"date":"2025-05-22T16:06:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T20:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=140951"},"modified":"2025-05-22T16:06:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T20:06:04","slug":"evan-mobley-headlines-2024-25-nba-all-defensive-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/05\/22\/evan-mobley-headlines-2024-25-nba-all-defensive-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"Evan Mobley Headlines 2024-25 NBA All-Defensive Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The NBA has <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/history-all-defensive-team\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">unveiled<\/a> its 2024-25 All-Defensive Teams, with <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/cavaliers\/\" target=\"_self\">Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a>&#8216; forward <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mobleev01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Evan Mobley<\/a> leading the First Team selections. Mobley&#8217;s exceptional defensive performance throughout the season <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/04\/24\/cavaliers-evan-mobley-captures-defensive-player-of-the-year\/\" target=\"_self\">earned him<\/a> the Defensive Player of the Year award and a near-unanimous First Team selection. Joining him are standout defenders who have made significant impacts on their respective teams.<\/p>\n<h2>Evan Mobley Headlines 2024-25 NBA All-Defensive Teams<\/h2>\n<h3>First Team All-Defense: Rising Stars and Seasoned Veterans<\/h3>\n<p>Mobley anchored the Cavaliers&#8217; defense, averaging 1.6 blocks and 0.9 steals per game. His shot-blocking prowess and ability to contest shots were pivotal in Cleveland&#8217;s defensive success.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The 2024-25 Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team:<\/p>\n<p>\u25aa\ufe0f Dyson Daniels of <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATLHawks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@ATLHawks<\/a><br \/>\u25aa\ufe0f Luguentz Dort of <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/okcthunder?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@okcthunder<\/a> <br \/>\u25aa\ufe0f Draymond Green of <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/warriors?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@warriors<\/a><br \/>\u25aa\ufe0f Evan Mobley of <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cavs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@cavs<\/a><br \/>\u25aa\ufe0f Amen Thompson of <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonRockets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@HoustonRockets<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5PVe0iHPAn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/5PVe0iHPAn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBAPR\/status\/1925612797905326409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/hawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Atlanta Hawks<\/a>&#8216; guard <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/daniedy01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dyson Daniels<\/a> emerged as a premier perimeter defender, leading the league with 3.0 steals per game and adding 0.7 blocks per game. His defensive instincts and ability to disrupt passing lanes were instrumental in elevating an otherwise mediocre Hawks&#8217; defense. His steals per game is the <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/leaders\/stl_per_g_season.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">12th most all-time<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/thunder\/\" target=\"_self\">Oklahoma City Thunder&#8217;s<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/dortlu01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luguentz Dort<\/a> earned his first All-Defensive Team nod, contributing 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocks per game. His tenacity and on-ball defense provided a significant boost to the Thunder&#8217;s perimeter defense.<\/p>\n<p>Veteran <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/greendr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Draymond Green<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/warriors\/\" target=\"_self\">Golden State Warriors<\/a> secured his fifth First Team All-Defense selection, averaging 1.5 steals and 1.0 block per game. His leadership and versatility were key components of the Warriors&#8217; defensive schemes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/rockets\/\" target=\"_self\">Houston Rockets&#8217;<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/t\/thompam01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amen Thompson<\/a>, in just his second NBA season, showcased remarkable defensive versatility, averaging 1.4 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. His ability to guard multiple positions contributed significantly to the Rockets&#8217; defensive improvements.<\/p>\n<h3>Second Team All-Defense: Defensive Stalwarts<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_140959\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-140959\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-140959\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/USATSI_26085362_168415934_lowres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ivica Zubac headlines the NBA All-Defensive second team\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/USATSI_26085362_168415934_lowres-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/USATSI_26085362_168415934_lowres-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/USATSI_26085362_168415934_lowres-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/USATSI_26085362_168415934_lowres-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/USATSI_26085362_168415934_lowres-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/USATSI_26085362_168415934_lowres-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/USATSI_26085362_168415934_lowres-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-140959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">May 3, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) and forward Nicolas Batum (33) defend on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second quarter during game seven of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/z\/zubaciv01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ivica Zubac<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/clippers\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Clippers<\/a> led the Second Team selections, providing a strong interior presence. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/trailblazers\/\" target=\"_self\">Portland Trail Blazers<\/a>&#8216; forward <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/camarto01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toumani Camara<\/a> made his debut on the All-Defensive Team, recognized for his defensive contributions.<\/p>\n<p>Thunder&#8217;s <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/willija06.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jalen Williams<\/a> added to the team&#8217;s defensive accolades with his selection. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/timberwolves\/\" target=\"_self\">Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a>&#8216; center <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/goberru01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rudy Gobert<\/a>, a perennial defensive force, continued his streak of All-Defensive honors. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/grizzlies\/\" target=\"_self\">Memphis Grizzlies<\/a>&#8216; <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jacksja02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jaren Jackson Jr.<\/a> rounded out the Second Team, maintaining his reputation as a top-tier defender.<\/p>\n<h3>Breakdown of the 2024-25 NBA All-Defensive Teams Votes<\/h3>\n<p>Mobley led all vote-getters with 199 points, securing 99 first-place votes and just one second-place vote. Daniels followed closely with 191 points, while Oklahoma City\u2019s Dort and Golden State\u2019s Green also earned first-team honors. Houston&#8217;s Thompson rounded out the first team with 171 points. Notably, Gobert\u2019s inclusion with just three first-place votes highlights his enduring defensive reputation.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A global media panel of 100 voters selected the 2024-25 Kia NBA All-Defensive Team.<\/p>\n<p>Voters selected five players for the First Team and five players for the Second Team at any position.<\/p>\n<p>Complete voting results \u2b07\ufe0f <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LlfUOe8Ei4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/LlfUOe8Ei4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBAPR\/status\/1925613238667932077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>The Last Word<\/h3>\n<p>The 2024-25 All-Defensive Teams highlight the league&#8217;s commitment to recognizing defensive excellence. Mobley&#8217;s leadership and the emergence of young talents like Daniels and Thompson signify a promising future for NBA defense. As these players continue to develop, fans can anticipate even more impressive defensive performances in the seasons to come.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><label>Credit: <\/label>\u00a9 Ken Blaze-Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NBA has unveiled its 2024-25 All-Defensive Teams, with Cleveland Cavaliers&#8216; forward Evan Mobley leading the First Team selections. Mobley&#8217;s exceptional defensive performance throughout the season earned him the Defensive Player of the Year award and a near-unanimous First Team selection. Joining him are standout defenders who have made significant impacts on their respective teams. 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