Jaren Jackson Jr. headlines All-Defensive 1st Team

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 2^nd Team with Mississauga, Ontario native Dillon Brooks (Memphis Grizzlies).

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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