Top 25 Best Defenders in the NBA

11. Josh Richardson

Josh Richardson has yet to receive the recognition he deserves as one of the best defensive players in the NBA. Richardson has posted defensive rating’s over 100 in every single season that he has been in the league and is often tasked with defending the other teams best offensive player.

Even though Richardson has been asked to be Miami’s featured scorer this season, his play on the defensive end has not slipped a bit as he has recorded an outstanding 104.1 defensive rating on the season.