NBA All-Defensive Team winners
Ausar Thompson and Chet Holmgren and Derrick White and Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembanyama and Bam Adebayo and Cason Wallace and Dyson Daniels and O.G. Anunoby and Scottie Barnes were the 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive Team. Tim Duncan has won it more than anyone, 15 times, out of 58 seasons on record since 1968-69.
Every NBA All-Defensive Team winner by season
| Season | First team | Second team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Ausar Thompson · Detroit PistonsChet Holmgren · Oklahoma City ThunderDerrick White · Boston CelticsRudy Gobert · Minnesota TimberwolvesVictor Wembanyama · San Antonio Spurs | Bam Adebayo · Miami HeatCason Wallace · Oklahoma City ThunderDyson Daniels · Atlanta HawksO.G. Anunoby · New York KnicksScottie Barnes · Toronto Raptors |
| 2024-25 | Amen Thompson · Houston RocketsDraymond Green · Golden State WarriorsDyson Daniels · Atlanta HawksEvan Mobley · Cleveland CavaliersLuguentz Dort · Oklahoma City Thunder | Ivica Zubac · Los Angeles ClippersJalen Williams · Oklahoma City ThunderJaren Jackson Jr. · Memphis GrizzliesRudy Gobert · Minnesota TimberwolvesToumani Camara · Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2023-24 | Anthony Davis · Los Angeles LakersBam Adebayo · Miami HeatHerbert Jones · New Orleans PelicansRudy Gobert · Minnesota TimberwolvesVictor Wembanyama · San Antonio Spurs | Alex Caruso · Chicago BullsDerrick White · Boston CelticsJaden McDaniels · Minnesota TimberwolvesJalen Suggs · Orlando MagicJrue Holiday · Boston Celtics |
| 2022-23 | Alex Caruso · Chicago BullsBrook Lopez · Milwaukee BucksEvan Mobley · Cleveland CavaliersJaren Jackson Jr. · Memphis GrizzliesJrue Holiday · Milwaukee Bucks | Bam Adebayo · Miami HeatDerrick White · Boston CelticsDillon Brooks · Memphis GrizzliesDraymond Green · Golden State WarriorsO.G. Anunoby · Toronto Raptors |
| 2021-22 | Giannis Antetokounmpo · Milwaukee BucksJaren Jackson Jr. · Memphis GrizzliesMarcus Smart · Boston CelticsMikal Bridges · Phoenix SunsRudy Gobert · Utah Jazz | Bam Adebayo · Miami HeatDraymond Green · Golden State WarriorsJrue Holiday · Milwaukee BucksMatisse Thybulle · Philadelphia 76ersRobert Williams III · Boston Celtics |
| 2020-21 | Ben Simmons · Philadelphia 76ersDraymond Green · Golden State WarriorsGiannis Antetokounmpo · Milwaukee BucksJrue Holiday · Milwaukee BucksRudy Gobert · Utah Jazz | Bam Adebayo · Miami HeatJimmy Butler · Miami HeatJoel Embiid · Philadelphia 76ersKawhi Leonard · Los Angeles ClippersMatisse Thybulle · Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2019-20 | Anthony Davis · Los Angeles LakersBen Simmons · Philadelphia 76ersGiannis Antetokounmpo · Milwaukee BucksMarcus Smart · Boston CelticsRudy Gobert · Utah Jazz | Bam Adebayo · Miami HeatBrook Lopez · Milwaukee BucksEric Bledsoe · Milwaukee BucksKawhi Leonard · Los Angeles ClippersPatrick Beverley · Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2018-19 | Eric Bledsoe · Milwaukee BucksGiannis Antetokounmpo · Milwaukee BucksMarcus Smart · Boston CelticsPaul George · Oklahoma City ThunderRudy Gobert · Utah Jazz | Draymond Green · Golden State WarriorsJoel Embiid · Philadelphia 76ersJrue Holiday · New Orleans PelicansKawhi Leonard · Toronto RaptorsKlay Thompson · Golden State Warriors |
| 2017-18 | Anthony Davis · New Orleans PelicansJrue Holiday · New Orleans PelicansRobert Covington · Philadelphia 76ersRudy Gobert · Utah JazzVictor Oladipo · Indiana Pacers | Al Horford · Boston CelticsDejounte Murray · San Antonio SpursDraymond Green · Golden State WarriorsJimmy Butler · Minnesota TimberwolvesJoel Embiid · Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2016-17 | Chris Paul · Los Angeles ClippersDraymond Green · Golden State WarriorsKawhi Leonard · San Antonio SpursPatrick Beverley · Houston RocketsRudy Gobert · Utah Jazz | André Roberson · Oklahoma City ThunderAnthony Davis · New Orleans PelicansDanny Green · San Antonio SpursGiannis Antetokounmpo · Milwaukee BucksTony Allen · Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2015-16 | Avery Bradley · Boston CelticsChris Paul · Los Angeles ClippersDeAndre Jordan · Los Angeles ClippersDraymond Green · Golden State WarriorsKawhi Leonard · San Antonio Spurs | Hassan Whiteside · Miami HeatJimmy Butler · Chicago BullsPaul George · Indiana PacersPaul Millsap · Atlanta HawksTony Allen · Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2014-15 | Chris Paul · Los Angeles ClippersDeAndre Jordan · Los Angeles ClippersDraymond Green · Golden State WarriorsKawhi Leonard · San Antonio SpursTony Allen · Memphis Grizzlies | Andrew Bogut · Golden State WarriorsAnthony Davis · New Orleans PelicansJimmy Butler · Chicago BullsJohn Wall · Washington WizardsTim Duncan · San Antonio Spurs |
| 2013-14 | Andre Iguodala · Golden State WarriorsChris Paul · Los Angeles ClippersJoakim Noah · Chicago BullsPaul George · Indiana PacersSerge Ibaka · Oklahoma City Thunder | Jimmy Butler · Chicago BullsKawhi Leonard · San Antonio SpursLeBron James · Miami HeatPatrick Beverley · Houston RocketsRoy Hibbert · Indiana Pacers |
| 2012-13 | Chris Paul · Los Angeles ClippersJoakim Noah (tie) · Chicago BullsLeBron James · Miami HeatSerge Ibaka · Oklahoma City ThunderTony Allen · Memphis GrizzliesTyson Chandler (tie) · New York Knicks | Avery Bradley · Boston CelticsMarc Gasol · Memphis GrizzliesMike Conley · Memphis GrizzliesPaul George · Indiana PacersTim Duncan · San Antonio Spurs |
| 2011-12 | Chris Paul · Los Angeles ClippersDwight Howard · Orlando MagicLeBron James · Miami HeatSerge Ibaka · Oklahoma City ThunderTony Allen · Memphis Grizzlies | Kevin Garnett · Boston CelticsKobe Bryant · Los Angeles LakersLuol Deng · Chicago BullsRajon Rondo · Boston CelticsTyson Chandler · New York Knicks |
| 2010-11 | Dwight Howard · Orlando MagicKevin Garnett · Boston CelticsKobe Bryant · Los Angeles LakersLeBron James · Miami HeatRajon Rondo · Boston Celtics | Andre Iguodala · Philadelphia 76ersChris Paul · New Orleans HornetsJoakim Noah · Chicago BullsTony Allen · Memphis GrizzliesTyson Chandler · Dallas Mavericks |
| 2009-10 | Dwight Howard · Orlando MagicGerald Wallace · Charlotte BobcatsKobe Bryant · Los Angeles LakersLeBron James · Cleveland CavaliersRajon Rondo · Boston Celtics | Anderson Varejão · Cleveland CavaliersDwyane Wade · Miami HeatJosh Smith · Atlanta HawksThabo Sefolosha · Oklahoma City ThunderTim Duncan · San Antonio Spurs |
| 2008-09 | Chris Paul · New Orleans HornetsDwight Howard · Orlando MagicKevin Garnett · Boston CelticsKobe Bryant · Los Angeles LakersLeBron James · Cleveland Cavaliers | Dwyane Wade · Miami HeatRajon Rondo · Boston CelticsRon Artest · Houston RocketsShane Battier · Houston RocketsTim Duncan · San Antonio Spurs |
| 2007-08 | Bruce Bowen · San Antonio SpursKevin Garnett · Boston CelticsKobe Bryant · Los Angeles LakersMarcus Camby · Denver NuggetsTim Duncan · San Antonio Spurs | Chris Paul · New Orleans HornetsDwight Howard · Orlando MagicRaja Bell · Phoenix SunsShane Battier · Houston RocketsTayshaun Prince · Detroit Pistons |
| 2006-07 | Bruce Bowen · San Antonio SpursKobe Bryant · Los Angeles LakersMarcus Camby · Denver NuggetsRaja Bell · Phoenix SunsTim Duncan · San Antonio Spurs | Ben Wallace · Chicago BullsJason Kidd · New Jersey NetsKevin Garnett · Minnesota TimberwolvesKirk Hinrich · Chicago BullsTayshaun Prince · Detroit Pistons |
| 2005-06 | Andrei Kirilenko · Utah JazzBen Wallace · Detroit PistonsBruce Bowen · San Antonio SpursJason Kidd (tie) · New Jersey NetsKobe Bryant (tie) · Los Angeles LakersRon Artest · Sacramento Kings | Chauncey Billups · Detroit PistonsKevin Garnett · Minnesota TimberwolvesMarcus Camby · Denver NuggetsTayshaun Prince · Detroit PistonsTim Duncan · San Antonio Spurs |
| 2004-05 | Ben Wallace · Detroit PistonsBruce Bowen · San Antonio SpursKevin Garnett · Minnesota TimberwolvesLarry Hughes · Washington WizardsTim Duncan · San Antonio Spurs | Andrei Kirilenko · Utah JazzChauncey Billups · Detroit PistonsDwyane Wade (tie) · Miami HeatJason Kidd (tie) · New Jersey NetsMarcus Camby · Denver NuggetsTayshaun Prince · Detroit Pistons |
| 2003-04 | Ben Wallace · Detroit PistonsBruce Bowen · San Antonio SpursKevin Garnett · Minnesota TimberwolvesKobe Bryant · Los Angeles LakersRon Artest · Indiana Pacers | Andrei Kirilenko · Utah JazzDoug Christie · Sacramento KingsJason Kidd · New Jersey NetsTheo Ratliff · Portland Trail BlazersTim Duncan · San Antonio Spurs |
| 2002-03 | Ben Wallace · Detroit PistonsDoug Christie · Sacramento KingsKevin Garnett · Minnesota TimberwolvesKobe Bryant · Los Angeles LakersTim Duncan · San Antonio Spurs | Bruce Bowen · San Antonio SpursEric Snow · Philadelphia 76ersJason Kidd · New Jersey NetsRon Artest · Indiana PacersShaquille O'Neal · Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2001-02 | Ben Wallace · Detroit PistonsGary Payton · Seattle SuperSonicsJason Kidd · New Jersey NetsKevin Garnett · Minnesota TimberwolvesTim Duncan · San Antonio Spurs | Bruce Bowen · San Antonio SpursClifford Robinson · Detroit PistonsDikembe Mutombo · Philadelphia 76ersDoug Christie · Sacramento KingsKobe Bryant · Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2000-01 | Dikembe Mutombo · Philadelphia 76ersGary Payton · Seattle SuperSonicsJason Kidd · Phoenix SunsKevin Garnett · Minnesota TimberwolvesTim Duncan · San Antonio Spurs | Bruce Bowen · Miami HeatDoug Christie · Sacramento KingsKobe Bryant · Los Angeles LakersP. J. Brown · Charlotte HornetsShaquille O'Neal · Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1999-00 | Alonzo Mourning · Miami HeatGary Payton · Seattle SuperSonicsKevin Garnett · Minnesota TimberwolvesKobe Bryant · Los Angeles LakersTim Duncan · San Antonio Spurs | Clifford Robinson · Phoenix SunsEddie Jones · Charlotte HornetsJason Kidd · Phoenix SunsScottie Pippen · Portland Trail BlazersShaquille O'Neal · Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1998-99 | Alonzo Mourning · Miami HeatGary Payton · Seattle SuperSonicsJason Kidd · Phoenix SunsKarl Malone (tie) · Utah JazzScottie Pippen (tie) · Houston RocketsTim Duncan · San Antonio Spurs | Dikembe Mutombo · Atlanta HawksEddie Jones · Charlotte HornetsMookie Blaylock · Atlanta HawksP. J. Brown · Miami HeatTheo Ratliff · Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1997-98 | Dikembe Mutombo · Atlanta HawksGary Payton · Seattle SuperSonicsKarl Malone · Utah JazzMichael Jordan · Chicago BullsScottie Pippen · Chicago Bulls | Charles Oakley · New York KnicksDavid Robinson · San Antonio SpursEddie Jones · Los Angeles LakersMookie Blaylock · Atlanta HawksTim Duncan · San Antonio Spurs |
| 1996-97 | Dikembe Mutombo · Atlanta HawksGary Payton · Seattle SuperSonicsKarl Malone · Utah JazzMichael Jordan · Chicago BullsScottie Pippen · Chicago Bulls | Anthony Mason · Charlotte HornetsHakeem Olajuwon · Houston RocketsJohn Stockton · Utah JazzMookie Blaylock · Atlanta HawksP. J. Brown · Miami Heat |
| 1995-96 | David Robinson · San Antonio SpursDennis Rodman · Chicago BullsGary Payton · Seattle SuperSonicsMichael Jordan · Chicago BullsScottie Pippen · Chicago Bulls | Bobby Phills · Cleveland CavaliersDerrick McKey · Indiana PacersHakeem Olajuwon · Houston RocketsHorace Grant · Orlando MagicMookie Blaylock · Atlanta Hawks |
| 1994-95 | David Robinson · San Antonio SpursDennis Rodman · San Antonio SpursGary Payton · Seattle SuperSonicsMookie Blaylock · Atlanta HawksScottie Pippen · Chicago Bulls | Derrick McKey · Indiana PacersDikembe Mutombo · Denver NuggetsHorace Grant · Orlando MagicJohn Stockton · Utah JazzNate McMillan · Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1993-94 | Charles Oakley · New York KnicksGary Payton · Seattle SuperSonicsHakeem Olajuwon · Houston RocketsMookie Blaylock · Atlanta HawksScottie Pippen · Chicago Bulls | David Robinson · San Antonio SpursDennis Rodman · San Antonio SpursHorace Grant · Chicago BullsLatrell Sprewell · Golden State WarriorsNate McMillan · Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1992-93 | Dennis Rodman · Detroit PistonsHakeem Olajuwon · Houston RocketsJoe Dumars · Detroit PistonsMichael Jordan · Chicago BullsScottie Pippen · Chicago Bulls | Dan Majerle · Phoenix SunsDavid Robinson · San Antonio SpursHorace Grant · Chicago BullsJohn Starks · New York KnicksLarry Nance · Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1991-92 | David Robinson · San Antonio SpursDennis Rodman · Detroit PistonsJoe Dumars · Detroit PistonsMichael Jordan · Chicago BullsScottie Pippen · Chicago Bulls | Buck Williams · Portland Trail BlazersJohn Stockton · Utah JazzLarry Nance · Cleveland CavaliersMicheal Williams · Indiana PacersPatrick Ewing · New York Knicks |
| 1990-91 | Alvin Robertson · Milwaukee BucksBuck Williams · Portland Trail BlazersDavid Robinson · San Antonio SpursDennis Rodman · Detroit PistonsMichael Jordan · Chicago Bulls | Dan Majerle · Phoenix SunsHakeem Olajuwon · Houston RocketsJoe Dumars · Detroit PistonsJohn Stockton · Utah JazzScottie Pippen · Chicago Bulls |
| 1989-90 | Akeem Olajuwon · Houston RocketsBuck Williams · Portland Trail BlazersDennis Rodman · Detroit PistonsJoe Dumars · Detroit PistonsMichael Jordan · Chicago Bulls | Alvin Robertson · Milwaukee BucksDavid Robinson · San Antonio SpursDerek Harper · Dallas MavericksKevin McHale · Boston CelticsRick Mahorn · Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1988-89 | Dennis Rodman · Detroit PistonsJoe Dumars · Detroit PistonsLarry Nance · Cleveland CavaliersMark Eaton · Utah JazzMichael Jordan · Chicago Bulls | A.C. Green · Los Angeles LakersAlvin Robertson · San Antonio SpursJohn Stockton · Utah JazzKevin McHale · Boston CelticsPatrick Ewing · New York Knicks |
| 1987-88 | Akeem Olajuwon · Houston RocketsKevin McHale · Boston CelticsMichael Cooper · Los Angeles LakersMichael Jordan · Chicago BullsRodney McCray · Houston Rockets | Alvin Robertson · San Antonio SpursBuck Williams · New Jersey NetsKarl Malone · Utah JazzLafayette Lever · Denver NuggetsMark Eaton (tie) · Utah JazzPatrick Ewing (tie) · New York Knicks |
| 1986-87 | Akeem Olajuwon · Houston RocketsAlvin Robertson · San Antonio SpursDennis Johnson · Boston CelticsKevin McHale · Boston CelticsMichael Cooper · Los Angeles Lakers | Derek Harper · Dallas MavericksMark Eaton · Utah JazzMaurice Cheeks · Philadelphia 76ersPaul Pressey · Milwaukee BucksRodney McCray · Houston Rockets |
| 1985-86 | Kevin McHale · Boston CelticsMark Eaton · Utah JazzMaurice Cheeks · Philadelphia 76ersPaul Pressey · Milwaukee BucksSidney Moncrief · Milwaukee Bucks | Alvin Robertson · San Antonio SpursBill Hanzlik · Denver NuggetsDennis Johnson · Boston CelticsManute Bol · Washington BulletsMichael Cooper · Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1984-85 | Mark Eaton · Utah JazzMaurice Cheeks · Philadelphia 76ersMichael Cooper · Los Angeles LakersPaul Pressey · Milwaukee BucksSidney Moncrief · Milwaukee Bucks | Akeem Olajuwon · Houston RocketsBobby Jones · Philadelphia 76ersDanny Vranes · Seattle SuperSonicsDennis Johnson · Boston CelticsT. R. Dunn · Denver Nuggets |
| 1983-84 | Bobby Jones · Philadelphia 76ersMaurice Cheeks · Philadelphia 76ersMichael Cooper · Los Angeles LakersSidney Moncrief · Milwaukee BucksWayne Rollins · Atlanta Hawks | Dan Roundfield · Atlanta HawksDennis Johnson · Boston CelticsKareem Abdul-Jabbar · Los Angeles LakersLarry Bird · Boston CelticsT. R. Dunn · Denver Nuggets |
| 1982-83 | Bobby Jones · Philadelphia 76ersDan Roundfield · Atlanta HawksDennis Johnson (tie) · Phoenix SunsMaurice Cheeks (tie) · Philadelphia 76ersMoses Malone · Philadelphia 76ersSidney Moncrief · Milwaukee Bucks | Kevin McHale · Boston CelticsLarry Bird · Boston CelticsMichael Cooper · Los Angeles LakersT. R. Dunn · Denver NuggetsWayne Rollins · Atlanta Hawks |
| 1981-82 | Bobby Jones · Philadelphia 76ersCaldwell Jones · Philadelphia 76ersDan Roundfield · Atlanta HawksDennis Johnson · Phoenix SunsMichael Cooper · Los Angeles Lakers | Jack Sikma · Seattle SuperSonicsLarry Bird · Boston CelticsLonnie Shelton · Seattle SuperSonicsQuinn Buckner · Milwaukee BucksSidney Moncrief · Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1980-81 | Bobby Jones · Philadelphia 76ersCaldwell Jones · Philadelphia 76ersDennis Johnson · Phoenix SunsKareem Abdul-Jabbar · Los Angeles LakersMicheal Ray Richardson · New York Knicks | Dan Roundfield · Atlanta HawksDudley Bradley (tie) · Indiana PacersGeorge Johnson · San Antonio SpursKermit Washington · Portland Trail BlazersMichael Cooper (tie) · Los Angeles LakersQuinn Buckner · Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1979-80 | Bobby Jones · Philadelphia 76ersDan Roundfield · Atlanta HawksDennis Johnson · Seattle SuperSonicsDon Buse (tie) · Phoenix SunsKareem Abdul-Jabbar · Los Angeles LakersMicheal Ray Richardson (tie) · New York Knicks | Dave Cowens · Boston CelticsEddie Johnson · Atlanta HawksKermit Washington · Portland Trail BlazersQuinn Buckner · Milwaukee BucksScott Wedman · Kansas City Kings |
| 1978-79 | Bobby Jones · Philadelphia 76ersBob Dandridge · Washington BulletsDennis Johnson · Seattle SuperSonicsDon Buse · Phoenix SunsKareem Abdul-Jabbar · Los Angeles Lakers | Eddie Johnson · Atlanta HawksLionel Hollins · Portland Trail BlazersMaurice Lucas · Portland Trail BlazersM. L. Carr · Detroit PistonsMoses Malone · Houston Rockets |
| 1977-78 | Bill Walton · Portland Trail BlazersBobby Jones · Denver NuggetsDon Buse · Phoenix SunsLionel Hollins · Portland Trail BlazersMaurice Lucas · Portland Trail Blazers | Artis Gilmore (tie) · Chicago BullsBob Gross · Portland Trail BlazersE. C. Coleman · Golden State WarriorsKareem Abdul-Jabbar (tie) · Los Angeles LakersNorm Van Lier · Chicago BullsQuinn Buckner · Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1976-77 | Bill Walton · Portland Trail BlazersBobby Jones · Denver NuggetsDon Buse · Indiana PacersE. C. Coleman · New Orleans JazzNorm Van Lier · Chicago Bulls | Brian Taylor · Kansas City KingsDon Chaney · Los Angeles LakersJamaal Wilkes · Golden State WarriorsJim Brewer · Cleveland CavaliersKareem Abdul-Jabbar · Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1975-76 | Dave Cowens · Boston CelticsDon Watts · Seattle SuperSonicsJohn Havlicek · Boston CelticsNorm Van Lier · Chicago BullsPaul Silas · Boston Celtics | Jamaal Wilkes · Golden State WarriorsJim Brewer · Cleveland CavaliersJim Cleamons · Cleveland CavaliersKareem Abdul-Jabbar · Los Angeles LakersPhil Smith · Golden State Warriors |
| 1974-75 | Jerry Sloan · Chicago BullsJohn Havlicek · Boston CelticsKareem Abdul-Jabbar · Milwaukee BucksPaul Silas · Boston CelticsWalt Frazier · New York Knicks | Bob Love · Chicago BullsDave Cowens · Boston CelticsDon Chaney · Boston CelticsElvin Hayes · Washington BulletsNorm Van Lier · Chicago Bulls |
| 1973-74 | Dave DeBusschere · New York KnicksJerry Sloan (tie) · Chicago BullsJohn Havlicek · Boston CelticsKareem Abdul-Jabbar · Milwaukee BucksNorm Van Lier · Chicago BullsWalt Frazier (tie) · New York Knicks | Bob Love · Chicago BullsDick Van Arsdale (tie) · Phoenix SunsDon Chaney · Boston CelticsElvin Hayes · Capital BulletsJim Price (tie) · Los Angeles LakersNate Thurmond · Golden State Warriors |
| 1972-73 | Dave DeBusschere · New York KnicksJerry West · Los Angeles LakersJohn Havlicek · Boston CelticsWalt Frazier · New York KnicksWilt Chamberlain · Los Angeles Lakers | Don Chaney · Boston CelticsMike Riordan · Baltimore BulletsNate Thurmond · Golden State WarriorsNorm Van Lier · Chicago BullsPaul Silas · Phoenix Suns |
| 1971-72 | Dave DeBusschere · New York KnicksJerry Sloan (tie) · Chicago BullsJerry West · Los Angeles LakersJohn Havlicek · Boston CelticsWalt Frazier (tie) · New York KnicksWilt Chamberlain · Los Angeles Lakers | Bob Love · Chicago BullsDon Chaney · Boston CelticsNate Thurmond · Golden State WarriorsNorm Van Lier · Chicago BullsPaul Silas · Phoenix Suns |
| 1970-71 | Dave DeBusschere · New York KnicksGus Johnson · Baltimore BulletsJerry West · Los Angeles LakersNate Thurmond · San Francisco WarriorsWalt Frazier · New York Knicks | Jerry Sloan · Chicago BullsJohn Havlicek · Boston CelticsLew Alcindor · Milwaukee BucksNorm Van Lier · Cincinnati RoyalsPaul Silas · Phoenix Suns |
| 1969-70 | Dave DeBusschere · New York KnicksGus Johnson · Baltimore BulletsJerry West · Los Angeles LakersWalt Frazier · New York KnicksWillis Reed · New York Knicks | Bill Bridges · Atlanta HawksJerry Sloan · Chicago BullsJoe Caldwell · Atlanta HawksJohn Havlicek · Boston CelticsLew Alcindor · Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1968-69 | Bill Russell · Boston CelticsDave DeBusschere · New York KnicksJerry Sloan · Chicago BullsNate Thurmond · San Francisco WarriorsWalt Frazier · New York Knicks | Bill Bridges · Atlanta HawksJerry West · Los Angeles LakersJohn Havlicek · Boston CelticsRudy LaRusso · San Francisco WarriorsTom Sanders · Boston Celtics |
Winners from Wikipedia's list of NBA All-Defensive Team winners. A name links to the player's page when the player is on file.