The NBA GM & Playmaker HQ Survey

Now, let’s look at defense…

Who is the best defender in the NBA?

(NBA GMs)

1. Kawhi Leonard – 45%
2. Rudy Gobert – 28%
3. Draymond Green – 10%
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo – 7%

Paul George – 7%

(Playmaker HQ)

1. Kawhi Leonard
2. Anthony Davis
3. Rudy Gobert
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo
5. Paul George

AD?

Anthony Davis’ 2018-19 season ends early and we’re just going to pretend he’s no longer a top defender in the league? AD is one of the best and smartest off-ball interior defenders in the NBA next to Rudy Gobert, but is a superior perimeter defender.

While we understand that Draymond Green has earned a reputation as a top defender in the NBA, we no longer see him as a top 5 defensive player. Pascal Siakam and Kawhi Leonard appeared to have their way with Green during the NBA Finals. One can argue that no one was stopping Kawhi during the series, but Pascal had some of the best games of his career being matched up against Draymond Green. That can’t go unnoticed.