NBA Players Poll: Who is the toughest defender?

[namlook]

Ron Artest and Kobe Bryant were named the toughest defenders in the NBA in a poll of 173 players conducted by Sports Illustrated. Artest earned 42 percent of the votes and Bryant received 13 percent in results announced Tuesday.



Dwight Howard of the Magic was third with 12 percent of the votes, Kevin Garnett of the Celtics was fourth with 6 percent and Shane Battier of the Rockets was fifth with 4 percent.
The results are included in the latest issue, which hits newsstands and mailboxes today.



http://www.dailybreeze.com/sports/ci_14689505

[alchemist]

:toast congrats on those awards.

[Allanon]

Makes sense.

Lakers are consistently at the top of the defensive ratings since Ron joined Kobe in the backcourt.

[DAF86]

Makes sense.

Lakers are consistently at the top of the defensive ratings since Ron joined Kobe in the backcourt.

So, less than a season. Besides I thought Artest played a front-court position.

[Double-Up]

So, less than a season. Besides I thought Artest played a front-court position.

Wouldn't be surprised if he tries to debate that fact knowing Allanon.

[Allanon]

So, less than a season. Besides I thought Artest played a front-court position.

You are correct. I was thinking about wing defenders.

Nonetheless, Ron has made the Lakers a much tougher defensive team this year.

[Phillip]

krofl allanon fail

[Allanon]

krofl allanon fail

Unlike the other bitch ass Mavfan, I'm always happy to admit when I'm wrong.

[Killakobe81]

Who cares so the players voted those two guys.

when the fans vote Barkley calls them an idiot.

when the media votes fans call them idiots ...

there is no TRUE consensus so it's good to debate.

As for kobe and his defense he is great WHEN he plays it in defense of the players I would say that they are speaking aout WHEN he does ...for DPOY or ALL NBA defense I dont think kobe should be considered for those (this season and a few others because much like his idol MJ his defense is sometimesy)

MJ only played defense when he wanted as well ...

[Phillip]

Unlike the other bitch ass Mavfan, I'm always happy to admit when I'm wrong.

krofl butthurt over a pointless "bet" or whatever the hell it was

[Allanon]

krofl butthurt over a pointless "bet" or whatever the hell it was

krofl bitch ass Mavfan running when they lose a bet :lol

[TheMACHINE]

What do NBA players know? NBA players are wrong and dont know crap about basketball.

[Phillip]

krofl bitch ass Mavfan running when they lose a bet :lol

krofl extreme butthurtedness

[Allanon]

krofl extreme butthurtedness

kfrol delusional Mavfan :lol

[Phillip]

krofl "krofl" fail

[Allanon]

krofl "krofl" fail

kfrol krofl

[RedsLakers24]

Wait, wheres Lebron? he gets those awsome blocks, he must be defensive player of the year

[j.dizzle]

If LA had ron ron in 2008 they would of had a much better chance of beating Boston..LOL at Radmonabitch & Walton guarding Pierce in the finals hahaha

[Phillip]

Wait, wheres Lebron? he gets those awsome blocks, he must be defensive player of the year

krofl even more ass-hurtedness from lakerfan

[Phillip]

If LA had ron ron in 2008 they would of had a much better chance of beating Boston..LOL at Radmonabitch & Walton guarding Pierce in the finals hahaha

more like if gasol wasnt so soft

[spursfan1000]

Where's matt bonner?

[Obstructed_View]

Makes sense. Both guys are awesome defenders. The Lakers were lock-down at times when everyone got it together, and it was beautiful to watch.

Not mentioned in the article, the retired Bruce Bowen received several votes from players that still have nightmares about his defense. :lol

[Kevin Durant 35]

Wait, wheres Lebron? he gets those awsome blocks, he must be defensive player of the year

:lmao Fail

[baseline bum]

Didn't the players used to vote Shaq as the best defender in the league in these kind of polls?