GOAT da Who

Determining the top 10 best defensive NBA players of all time is a subjective task, as individual preferences, playing eras, and positions can all influence rankings. However, the following list includes players who are widely regarded as some of the greatest defenders in the history of the NBA:

Bill Russell: A dominant shot-blocker and rebounder, Russell led the Boston Celtics to numerous championships and was a five-time NBA MVP.

Hakeem Olajuwon: One of the greatest shot-blockers and post defenders in NBA history, Olajuwon won two NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards.

Michael Jordan: Known for his scoring prowess, Jordan was also an elite perimeter defender, winning the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award in 1988.

Scottie Pippen: A versatile defender, Pippen could guard multiple positions and played a key role in the Chicago Bulls' defensive schemes during their championship years.

Dikembe Mutombo: A four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Mutombo was a dominant shot-blocker and rebounder during his career.

Ben Wallace: An undersized center, Wallace was a four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and anchored the Detroit Pistons' defense during their championship run.

Gary Payton: A nine-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection, Payton was an excellent perimeter defender and one of the best point guard defenders in league history.

Kawhi Leonard: A two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Leonard is known for his exceptional perimeter defense and ability to lock down opponents.

Dennis Rodman: A seven-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection, Rodman was an outstanding rebounder and versatile defender who could guard multiple positions.

Tim Duncan: A two-time NBA MVP, Duncan was also a five-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection and a key anchor in the San Antonio Spurs' defensive schemes.

This list is not exhaustive, and there are many other great defenders in NBA history who could be considered for such a ranking. Defensive excellence is often subjective and can depend on various factors, including team systems and individual roles.

Comparing Lebron to Jordan is like comparing Westbrook to Curry. If you believe Westbrook is better than Curry, you would believe Lebron is better than Jordan.

Westbrook is an all around point guard whose better than curry in most statistical records other than points and 3points. His a great player but lacks the killer mentality to close out games and needs to transfer to other teams to find success. More drama complicates his success and his more concerned with stat padding than winning games.

Curry is an offensive player not afraid to shoot the ball with the game on the line and would deliver. His killer mentality made his team great and he trusted the process to win championship due to good coaching and deep bench.

If you believe stats is more important than winning games, choose westbrook. But if you value winning, you would choose curry.