Top 30 Best Defenders in NBA History

7. Kareem Abdul-Jabaar

Kareem Abdul-Jabaar was the league’s Most Valuable Player six times in his career, which is the most MVPs won by any player. Abdul-Jabaar was an excellent rim-protector as he averaged 2.6 blocks per game, leading the league in that category four times. Abdul-Jabaar was named to 11 NBA All-Defensive Teams throughout his 20-year career.