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Dirk Nowitzki named Twyman Stokes Teammate of the Year

For the third straight year, Kawhi Leonard has been named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team.

The Spurs star had totals of 350 defensive rebounds, 132 steals and 55 blocks in the 2016-17 season.

Kawhi is the first Spur to be named to the @NBA All-Defensive First Team in 3 straight seasons since Bruce Bowen's five from 2003 to 2008. pic.twitter.com/FDKpdphAPR

All-Defensive First Team

– Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio
– Draymond Green, Golden State
– Rudy Gobert, Utah
– Chris Paul, LA Clippers
– Patrick Beverley, Houston

All-Defensive Second Team

– Danny Green, San Antonio
– Anthony Davis, New Orleans
– Andre Roberson, Oklahoma City
– Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee
– Tony Allen, Memphis