Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies), who won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, is logically part of the All-Defensive First Team, the league shared today.
The 2022-23 Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team:
▪️ Alex Caruso, Chicago Bulls
▪️ Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee Bucks
▪️ Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis Grizzlies
▪️ Brook Lopez, Milwaukee Bucks
▪️ Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers pic.twitter.com/Qc5eTBeBkx— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 9, 2023
The league appreciated OG Anunoby (Toronto Raptors) solid campaign as he was selected in the 2nd Team with Mississauga, Ontario native Dillon Brooks (Memphis Grizzlies).
Jackson Jr. is joined by 2 Milwaukee Bucks players – Brook Lopez and Jrue Holiday, as the other 2 choices for the All-Defensive First Team are Alex Caruso (Chicago Bulls) and Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers).
Draymond Green, Bam Adebayo, and Derrick White were the other choices in the All-Defensive Second Team besides Anunoby and Brooks.
The 2022-23 Kia NBA All-Defensive Second Team:
▪️ Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
▪️ O.G. Anunoby, Toronto Raptors
▪️ Dillon Brooks, Memphis Grizzlies
▪️ Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
▪️ Derrick White, Boston Celtics pic.twitter.com/w6wqTa8EFR— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 9, 2023