Top 25 Best Defenders in the NBA

6. Victor Oladipo

Victor Oladipo had a breakout year last season, as the Most Improved Player in the NBA.

A big part of the Pacers’ success comes from Oladipo’s work on defense. Oladipo’s average of 2.4 steals per game in 2018 paced the league and he was named to the All-Defensive First Team.