Garnett Makes All-Defensive First Team

Posted by Morry Levine May 6, 2009 at 3:32 pm

He might not be in uniform, but when he is, his defensive presence is felt.  And today, the NBA recognized that by naming Celtics Forward Kevin Garnett to the NBA’s All-Defensive First team.

Orlando Magic Center Dwight Howard, who won the Defensive Player of the Year Award, is the headliner though.   Howard led the league in rebounds with 13.8 per game and blocks, 2.9 per game. Others who made it are Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Chris Paul.

Celtics guard Rajon Rondo made the 2nd team.