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Jaren Jackson Jr., Brook Lopez headline NBA All-Defensive Teams

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The NBA announced the All-Defensive Teams on Tuesdayafternoon.

The All-Defensive First Team features Memphis Grizzlies forwardJaren Jackson Jr., Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday, Bucks centerBrook Lopez, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley and ChicagoBulls guard Alex Caruso.

Jackson, the NBA's 2022-23 Defensive Player of the Year,received the most First-Team votes and total voting points.

The All-Defensive Second Team consists of Miami Heat center BamAdebayo, Toronto Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby, Memphis Grizzliesguard Dillon Brooks, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Greenand Boston Celtics guard Derrick White.

Voters selected two guards, two forwards and one center for eachteam, choosing players at the position they play regularly. Playerswho received votes at multiple positions were slotted at theposition at which they received the most voting points.

The following players also received votes:

On Wednesday, the league will announce the All-NBA Teams. And onThursday, they'll announce the Teammate of the Year award.

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