Bucks teammates Antetokounmpo, Holiday headline NBA's All-Defensive team

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony, center, looks to pass the ball as he is caught between Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday, left, and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (John Raoux/AP)

A pair of Milwaukee Bucks teammates, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday, have been named to the 2021 NBA All-Defensive First Team.

Utah Jazz centre Rudy Gobert, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons rounded out the First Team honourees.

The Second Team consisted of Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo and guard Jimmy Butler, 76ers centre Joel Embiid and guard Matisse Thybulle, and Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard.

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