Wembanyama Leads NBA All-Defensive First Team
The NBA has announced the ideal defensive team of the 2025-2026 season, highlighting the presence of Frenchman Victor Wembanyama, who is solidifying himself as a dominant force in the league.
The San Antonio Spurs player was unanimously chosen, obtaining the maximum possible score from the voters.
- Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder)
- Ausar Thompson (Detroit Pistons)
- Rudy Gobert (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Derrick White (Boston Celtics)
Holmgren placed second in the voting, followed by Thompson, Gobert, and White, respectively.
The choice of Wembanyama comes after being named NBA Defensive Player of the Year, also unanimously.
Wembanyama succeeds his compatriot Rudy Gobert, who has been recognized as the best defender on multiple occasions.
Second Defensive Quintet
The NBA also revealed the second defensive team of the season, composed of:
- Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors)
- Cason Wallace (Oklahoma City)
- Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)
- OG Anunoby (New York Knicks)
- Dyson Daniels (Atlanta Hawks)
This selection highlights the influence of a new generation of players in the defensive aspect of the NBA.
