Leonard headlines NBA All-Defensive team
Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs was the only unanimous selection as the NBA announced its 2015-16 All-Defensive team on Wednesday.
The reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year is joined on the first team by Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors, DeAndre Jordan of the Los Angeles Clippers, Avery Bradley of the Boston Celtics, and Chris Paul of the Clippers.
| Player | 1st | 2nd | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard | 130 | 260 | |
| Green | 123 | 5 | 251 |
| Bradley | 62 | 25 | 149 |
| Paul | 59 | 30 | 148 |
| Jordan | 47 | 43 | 137 |
The NBA All-Defensive second team is made up of Paul Millsap of the Atlanta Hawks, Paul George of the Indiana Pacers, Hassan Whiteside of the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler of the Chicago Bulls, and Tony Allen of the Memphis Grizzlies.
| Player | 1st | 2nd | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteside | 44 | 38 | 126 |
| Allen | 44 | 33 | 121 |
| Millsap | 11 | 75 | 97 |
| Butler | 18 | 26 | 62 |
| George | 5 | 38 | 48 |
It's the second time Leonard, Green, and Jordan have been named to the All-Defensive first team. It's the first time for Bradley and fifth nomination for Paul.