Top 5 Defensive Players of All Time

5. Michael Jordan-

1987-88 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, 9 All-Defensive Teams

4. Gary Payton-

the "Glove", 1995-96 Defensive Player of the Year, 9 All-Defensive Teams

3. Dennis Rodman-

2 time Defensive Player of the Year, 8 All-Defensive Teams

2. Bill Russell-

Named to the inaugural All-Defensive Team of 1968-69, Played before block stats were kept

1.Hakeem Olajuwon-

2 time Defensive Player of the Year, 9 All-Defensive Teams, record holder for blocks