Check out every NBA All-Defensive honoree since 1969. FIRST TEAM • Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs • Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder • Ausar Thompson, Detroit Pistons • Rudy Gobert, Minnesota Timberwolves • Derrick White, Boston Celtics

The NBA has officially announced its All-Defensive teams for the 2025/26 season (Twitter links). The teams are determined by a panel of 100 media members, with players receiving two points for a First Team vote and one point for a Second Team vote.

Wembanyama received all 100 first-team votes from a global media panel, making him the only unanimous selection on this year's All-Defensive team. The 21-year-old French star averaged 3.8 blocks per game during the regular season, leading the NBA while anchoring one of the league's most improved defenses.

Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren were the two leading vote-getters on the Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team. Official release The NBA today announced the 2025-26 Kia NBA All-Defensive Team. A global media panel of 100 voters selected the Kia NBA All-Defensive Team.

Raptors star Scottie Barnes reacted to not seeing his name on the NBA All-Defensive First Team after his past season of work.

While all 10 players are deserving All-Defensive candidates, fans noted some players perhaps worthy of more consideration. In particular, Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels and Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley were mentioned as potential snubs.

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels has scooped up more recognition for his defensive efforts. On Friday, the NBA announced the players named to its All-Defensive teams. Daniels earned nine first-place votes and 32 second-place votes and was named to the NBA’s All-Defensive Second Team.

Knicks wing OG Anunoby 'got robbed' of the 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive First Team, coach Mike Brown said Sunday in Cleveland during a Zoom with reporters.

Wembanyama was unanimously voted onto the First Team All Defense, not exactly a shock after he was the first unanimous DPOY.

Following in Scottie Barnes’ footsteps, Collin Murray-Boyles looks poised to become a regular presence on the All-Defensive teams.