Greatest Interior Defender

Hakeem not on the list :lol

Most experts would not include Abdul-Jabbar on that list.

Robert Parrish is a dark horse for this list.

For their careers: Russell, Robinson and Duncan. Others have had a standout season or three, Bill Walton, but, those 3 were defensive beasts for their whole careers.

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Originally Posted by ElKingslayer2

Duncan has been a top notch defender for years now.

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*decades

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Originally Posted by thiste

I agree that Ibaka might be included in this discussion, so intimidating.

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:lol Ibaka is a great off ball blocker, but fairly poor in 1on 1 post play.

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Originally Posted by Arcadian

*decades

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:toast

You forget about that nigga Ben Wallace tbh?

Hakeem the best, quickest jumper and true NBA height.

Russell was a little undersized but still great.

I would put Duncan 2nd. Duncan committed fewer fouls and was better on team defense.

Chamberlain not consistent enough and never fouled.

Jabbar taller than Akeem but not as quick or intense.

David Robinson most talented and very tall, not as intense and did not play at peak level as long as the others, did not elevate in playoffs.

Don't have Wallace (4x DPOY), Mutumbo (4x DPOY) or Mourning (2x DPOY) on this list.

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Originally Posted by Leetonidas

You forget about that nigga Ben Wallace tbh?

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Well, it is not uncommon for the older players to be ignored because of ignorance to their play. Stats only tell you so much.

I can tell you Bill Russell was the most intense, physical and intimidating player I have ever watched. Wilt was intimidated. I never saw so many shots be affected by his mere presence. Simply was imazing.

Other. Dennis Rodman.