With the advent of the small-ball era, offense has played a much bigger role in a team system than defense over the past few years, and such changes have increased the excitement of the game in the short term.
However, in the long term, the intensity of physical confrontation has been reduced, and a large number of players are obsessed with cheating fouls, resulting in a significant reduction in the continuity of the game, which destroys the viewing of the game.
To this end, the league resolutely changed the rules, more advocated physical confrontation, and disguised the importance of defense in a team to increase.
So who is the best defender in the active game?
The US media "fadeawayworld" discussed this topic and selected the top 10 best defenders in the active duty, of which Caruso won the honorary award, the Lakers' thick eyebrow brother ranked fourth, and the Warriors chased the dream to the second place.
Honorary nominees: Jarrett Allen and Caruso
Nets' Jarrett Allen found a suitable positioning for the Cavaliers, and before he joined, the Cavaliers' defensive efficiency ranked only 25th, and this season the Cavaliers' efficiency has improved to second.
Jarrett, who is averaging 14.4 shots per game, limits his shooting percentage to 44.6 percent.
The Lakers' Caruso is also outstanding, he was the league's top outside defender before leaving the Lakers, after he joined this season, the Bulls' defensive efficiency increased to the eighth in the league, but due to too much competition, the two did not qualify for the top ten.
Tenth place: Paul George
Paul George has always been one of the league's best two-way players, and this season he is the best wing player to limit opponents' shots.
He averaged 11.6 shots per game and shot just 42.3 percent from the field, ranking first in the league.
Under his leadership, the Clippers' overall defensive efficiency ranked fourth in the league, and in Leonard's absence, they still got a good performance of fifth in the West.
Ninth place: Ayton
Ayton has always been an underrated star, and he has worked the offensive end to do everything the team has set.
At the same time, he showed all-round ability on the defensive end, whether it was to protect the frame, confrontation, or protect rebounds and change defenses, Ayton delivered top performances.
If he continues this defensive performance, I believe the Suns will offer him a maximum salary contract.
Eighth place: Jimmy Butler
Butler has always been a top defender, and during Adebayor's absence, Butler showed great defensive ability.
More importantly, Butler's defense is not only reflected in ability, but also in the spiritual level, which can lead a team's overall defense.
Seventh place: Mobley
As a rookie, Mobley's defensive ability is amazing, and his excellent movement speed allows him to complete the change of defense and make up defense at any time, and he is always full of vitality on the defensive end.
Under his leadership, the Cavaliers have been reborn on the defensive end and are currently in second place in the league.
Sixth place: Turner
Turner has always been the league's best rim protector and a strong contender for the Block King, and whether he's on the floor or not, the Pacers' defensive stats are 3.1 points apart.
However, compared to the top five players, Turner has enough quality defensive helpers next to him, which has led to a certain impact on his ranking.
Fifth place: Bridges
It's the Suns' second player on the list and the only team with two top ten defenders.
Bridges not only has a 39.9 percent three-point shooting percentage on the offensive end, but his performance on the defensive end is also remarkable.
He is a defender with no shortcomings, and has had a dominant defensive performance against Curry and Harden.
Fourth place: Thick eyebrow brother
Brother Thick Eyebrow has been criticized for his performance this season, but he is still the best defender in the league and the only support on the Lakers' defensive end.
The Lakers' defense is not as bad as the outside world thinks, and in the last 10 games, the Lakers are fourth in the league in defensive efficiency.
In the future, the Lakers will fully recover their health, and the team can completely stabilize its defensive performance in the top five of the league.
Third place: Alphabet Brother
Alphabet Brother has won the Best Player award, and has also been selected to the Best Team four times, and this season he still delivered a comprehensive defensive performance.
However, compared with the top two players on the list, Alphabet Brother can only rank third.
Second place: Dream Green
Dream Green has also always been the league's top defender and the core of the Warriors' defense, willing to do all the dirty and tiring work.
Under his leadership, the Warriors delivered the league's first defensive efficiency, and Dream Green ranked second.
1st place: Gobert
There is no doubt that this season's Gobert will occupy the top spot, and he is the key to the Jazz's transition from a defensive bottom ten team to a top ten team.
He faces 18.5 shots per game, which he limits to 40.6 percent, and if he can continue his performance, the Jazz can maintain the top three position in the West.
At the end of the season, Gobert will most likely add another trophy of Best Defensive Player.