Heading into 2023-24, the Boston Celtics are still widely considered the best defensive team in the NBA by GMs.
2023-24 NBA GM Survey: Who is the Best Defensive Team?
Some of the top teams in the NBA are the ones that can play high-level defense. NBA GMs voted on which team is the best defensive team in the league in 2023-24.
2022-23 Results
Last year: Boston Celtics – 69%
Also Receiving Votes
The Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers.
5. Cleveland Cavaliers – 7%
Can the Cleveland Cavaliers continue growing as a top defensive team in the NBA?
4. Miami Heat – 10%
The Miami Heat continue to be a force on defense after making a Cinderella run to the NBA Finals last year.
3. Milwaukee Bucks – 13%
Even after losing Jrue Holiday, the Milwaukee Bucks remain a top defensive team in the NBA.
2. Memphis Grizzlies – 17%
Can Marcus Smart and Jaren Jackson Jr. continue elevating the Memphis Grizzlies on defense?
1. Boston Celtics – 47%
Heading into 2023-24, the Boston Celtics are still widely considered the best defensive team in the NBA by GMs.
2023-24 NBA GM Survey: Who is the Best Defensive Team?
Some of the top teams in the NBA are the ones that can play high-level defense. NBA GMs voted on which team is the best defensive team in the league in 2023-24.