Golden State Warriors: 2017/18 NBA.com GM Survey

DEFENSE

Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?

1. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio – 62%

2. Draymond Green, Golden State – 21%

3. Rudy Gobert, Utah – 10%

Also receiving votes: Jimmy Butler, Minnesota; Hassan Whiteside, Miami

Last year: Kawhi Leonard – 67%

Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?

1. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio – 72%

2. Avery Bradley, Detroit – 14%

Also receiving votes: Jimmy Butler, Minnesota; Draymond Green, Golden State; Andre Roberson, Oklahoma City; Marcus Smart, Boston

Last year:Kawhi Leonard – 67%

Who is the best interior defender in the NBA?
1. Rudy Gobert, Utah – 66%

2. DeAndre Jordan, L.A. Clippers – 24%

Also receiving votes: Anthony Davis, New Orleans; Marc Gasol, Memphis; Draymond Green, Golden State

Last year: DeAndre Jordan – 50%

Which is the best defensive team in the NBA?

1. Golden State – 55%

2. San Antonio – 34%

3. Utah – 7%

4. Oklahoma City – 3%

Last year: San Antonio – 50%