Thomas82
07-21-2026, 11:37 PM
Earlier today, Bleacher Report came out with their list of the top 99 NBA defenders of all-time, and there were plenty of head-scratchers. For starters, look at who they have at 15-18:
15.) MJ
16.) Kareem
17.) Giannis
18.) Wilt
Here are the Spurs on the list, including the players who were only with the team briefly:
2.) Tim Duncan
7.) Dennis Rodman
11.) David Robinson
12.) Kawhi Leonard
24.) Bruce Bowen
29.) Chris Paul
36.) Victor Wembanyama
37.) Alvin Robertson
77.) Artis Gilmore
85.) Paul Pressey
87.) Theo Ratliff
Here's the list in its entirety:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25453249-best-nba-defenders-ever
15.) MJ
16.) Kareem
17.) Giannis
18.) Wilt
Here are the Spurs on the list, including the players who were only with the team briefly:
2.) Tim Duncan
7.) Dennis Rodman
11.) David Robinson
12.) Kawhi Leonard
24.) Bruce Bowen
29.) Chris Paul
36.) Victor Wembanyama
37.) Alvin Robertson
77.) Artis Gilmore
85.) Paul Pressey
87.) Theo Ratliff
Here's the list in its entirety:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25453249-best-nba-defenders-ever