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US media are divided into grades based on defensive ability: James Durant is at the bottom, Thick Eyebrow is in the third place, and two people are in the first place!

1:08pm, 20 September 2025【Basketball】

On September 20, there was very little news from the league today. In this case, we can only find other topics that everyone is interested in, such as some divisions of US media. Although the divisions of US media are often somewhat controversial, overall, their divisions are still relatively reasonable. Next, let’s take a look at the divisions made by US media for active players based on their defensive abilities. Let’s take a look at whether it is reasonable?

The tenth level

The rank includes Hart, Nessmith, Vanderbilt, Sika, Durham, Stewart, Jokic, Durant, Tatum and James. This level is basically one of the main defensive players of a team. Although James has entered the end of his career, after Doncic joined last season, he took the initiative to take on the defensive task. Everyone has also seen how active his defense is. To be honest, Vanderbilt has been a bit underestimated.

The ninth level

The ninth level includes Alexander, Jaylen Brown, Dillon, Sohan, Butler, Wagner Jr., Wiggins, Finney Smith and Turner. This level is basically the team's core level defender. Alexander has been relatively ahead of the same position in the past few years. Butler and Finney Smith's defensive ability to enter this level may be underestimated, and Turner is one of the best franchise guards in the current service.

The eighth tier

There are Hartten, Kessler, Allen, Barnes, Edwards, Seble, Carson Wallace and Smart. This level is the best defender in the league. Kessler and Seble are underestimated when entering this level. Both of them are capable of chasing the award for Best Defensive Player in the future. Carson Wallace is also very outstanding. Although Harten's defensive talent is not outstanding, he is active enough and has been recognized.

The seventh tier

There are Dunn, Sargers, Holiday, White, Nemhard, Isaac and Aaron Gordon. This is a place who has the ability to be selected into the best defensive team. Nemhard's defense has always been underestimated. In the playoffs last season, everyone should have seen how strong his defense is. Many All-Star point guards were locked. Isaac is not healthy enough and serves as a substitute, but after he comes on the court, the Magic's defense will obviously become stronger.

The sixth tier

There are Jewish, Anunobi, Leonard, Jaren Jackson, Kamara and McDan. This level has the ability to chase the best defensive player level, among which Jaren Jackson and Leonard have won the best defensive player, but now Xiaoka has lost his peak. Jaren Jackson's sweeping defense is really powerful, but he can't stand it when facing the big center. Kamala is the main defensive player the Trail Blazers have developed over the past few years.

The fifth

There are Osar, Herbert Jones, Gobert, Antetokounmpo and Zubac. Olsa entered this list with his outstanding defensive talent. He is the kind of player who can succeed by relying on his talent. Herbert Jones has top-level defensive ability, he can switch to 5 positions, while Gobert won the best defensive player in 4 classes. He and Antetokounmpo have entered this level and are somewhat underestimated. Zubac's ability to protect the frame is top-notch.

The fourth tier

There are Amen Thompson, Dort, Chet and Adebayo. Amen Thompson is top-notch talent like his younger brother, but in comparison, Amen has more games and more experience, so he scored in the league's first defense last season, and Dort was also selected as one defense last season. It is reasonable for them to enter. Chet has the potential to become a top sweeping defender. Adebayo was selected as a defense lineup for many years and is worthy of being selected.

The third level

There are Caruso, Davis and Daniels. If Caruso hadn't missed a lot of injuries this season, with his ability, it would be unquestionable that he would enter the first defense. Everyone has seen Caruso's defensive performance in the playoffs, which is very outstanding. Thick eyebrows can not only change multiple positions, but also have excellent single defense ability. The letters should be the same as him. Daniels is the strongest iron hand in service and has a very strong defensive ability. In the second level, there are Mobley and Zhu Meng, the top defender in the current service. Mobley won DOPY last season. Like Thick Eyebrow, he has good abilities in both single defense and sweeping defense. Dream Green is the best small inside player in the current service, and can defend a big center alone. The key is that he can command his teammates to defend. An active defensive leader is already very rare in the league, so there is no problem in chasing dreams entering this level. There is only one person in the first tier, and he is Wenban Yama. If Wenban was not injured, he would be the unquestionable best defensive player last season. When he was on the court, the Spurs' defensive league top, and when he was not on the court, the Spurs' defensive league bottom. The literary class can support a defensive system. His defensive coverage area is too large and he will be the winner of the best defensive player for many classes in the future. Having said that, what do you want to say about this division? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.

source:ti so 7m cn