Projecting NBA's Best Defenders in 2016‑17
1 / 12OrlandoMagic.com’s Josh Cohen projects the NBA’s best defenders this season. Click through this gallery for rankings. Honorable Mentions Serge Ibaka – Elite rim protector who also moves well enough laterally to successfully guard pick-and-rolls Avery Bradley – Consummate on-the-ball defender. Very pesky, sneaky and aggravating for opposing guards when they dribble the ball up the floor Kevin Durant – Elite defensive switcher because of his length and versatility. He does a solid job contesting shots and closing off driving lanes DeAndre Jordan – Explosive leaper and dominant interior force. He will rank in the top three in blocks this season