Top 25 Best Defenders in the NBA

13. Klay Thompson

Despite being widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the NBA, Klay Thompson has never been named to one of the NBA’s All-Defensive teams. Thompson may not get the recognition he deserves during award season because he does not post gaudy steal or block numbers.

Still, Thompson has been tasked with shutting down the opposing teams best guard for years now and his defense has been a big reason for the Warriors success. In an age when three-and-D players are among the most valuable commodities in the NBA, Thompson may be the best player to play that role.