2004-2005 All NBA Defensive Team

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Ben Wallace Leads All-Defensive Team Selections

All-NBA First Team Defense:
Guard- Larry Hughes
Guard- Bruce Bowen
Forward- Kevin Garnett
Forward- Tim Duncan
Center- Ben Wallace

All-NBA Second Team Defense:
Guard- Dwyane Wade
Guard- Jason Kidd
Guard- Chauncy Billups
Forward- Tayshaun Prince
Forward- Andrei Kirilenko
Center- Marcus Camby

 

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I wonder why Shaq didnt make it :hmmm:

 

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I wonder why Shaq didnt make it :hmmm:

All-NBA Defense?? Why do you wonder??

 

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All-NBA Defense?? Why do you wonder??

From what i have watched of Shaq, he seemd to do well on defense. Maybe if i watched alot of the Heats game i would have a different opinion.

 

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Seems fair to me.
Although a case could be made for Shaq. His defending has gone downhill these last years because of his waning interest and declining athleticism (in part due to his numerous injuries). He's never been good defending 15 feet from the basket. That being said he probably got the 16 votes solely because of his presence and name. He still makes you think twice about going down the middle and that's important.
Personnally, I'd put Wade over Hughes and Prince over Duncan. And I'd watch out for Okafor, Chandler and Iguodala next year.