You need a player that can keep things under control and clean up defense boards? They are Nba 2k23 mt the top defenders in NBA2K23.Defense is essential in basketball, and having players who can block the opponent by preventing good looks or force a shot to fail can be just as integral as a ball-handling playmaker. It's the same within NBA 2K23.

With the increase in three-point shooters, perimeter defence is more valuable than ever, but the players on this list are just as capable on the interior; as the saying goes, "Offense wins games defence wins championships."Below, the players will be ranked by their Defensive Consistency (DCNST), but their other attributes that make them the best defenders in the game will be explored as well. An expanded table of list of defenders is on the last page.

Kawhi Leonard is a dominant player at both ends of the court, but possesses the defensive stats that can intimidate the best any offense has to offer. At the end of the day, "The Klaw" made his mark at the beginning of San Antonio because of his defense . He's been a part of to no less than seven All-Defensive Teams and has won Defensive Player of the Year on two occasions.

Leonard has some phenomenal stats thanks to his incredible 97 Perimeter Defence, 79 Interior Defence and 85 Steal. Add to that his 11 defensive badges that include Hall of Fame Menace, Gold Clamps, Gold Glove, and Gold Interceptor the ball will not be safe in the lanes of passing and offensive players will be in for an unpleasant shift.

"The Greek Freak" Giannis Antetokounmpo has been a truly amazing player with a lot of potential both offensively and defensively. Antetokounmpo is one of just three players to be awarded both the Most Valuable Player award as well as the NBA Defensive Player of the Award during the exact same season (2020).

The 27-year-old's defensive attributes are top-notch, including his 91 interior Defence, Defensive Rebounding in 92 and 80 cheap 2k23 mt Block. This makes him an absolute powerhouse on defensive boards , and also has the ability to take shots with the speed of flying flies. Also, he's got 16 badges for defence and rebounding and Gold Clamps, including, the Gold Chase Down Artist, as well as Gold Anchor.