The NBA revealed the 2025-26 All-Defensive teams Friday, with unanimous Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama earning the second selection of his three-year career.
Wembanyama is joined by his Western Conference finals opponent and Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren on the first team. Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is the third 7-footer among the top five, rounded out by Detroit Pistons wing Ausar Thompson and Boston Celtics veteran Derrick White.
| 2025-26 All-Defensive First Team | |
|---|---|
| Player | Team |
| Victor Wembanyama | Spurs |
| Chet Holmgren | Thunder |
| Rudy Gobert | Timberwolves |
| Ausar Thompson | Pistons |
| Derrick White | Celtics |