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[QUOTE="NYCorange, post: 1720083, member: 4918"]
I started watching in the late 90's (I was born in '88) so this is a more modern list, but I have a hard time imagining a better defensive team than this. Even though people wouldn't think to pair MCW and G, they both are stellar defenders who are incredibly long and athletic at the top.  I think people forget how good Grant was in his sophomore season in back of the zone. He was an elite shot blocker and rim protector from the forward spot and his positioning was near perfect. My only hesitation on this list was Wes over Rick Jackson at the 3/4. Wes got a ton of blocks, steals, and rebounds (1.8, 1.7, and 8.5 respectively), but I seem to remember him being sometimes out of position as well. Jackson was ridiculously solid, but I don't remember how well he got out to cover the corner (he was always more suited to the 5, even though he played most of his career at the 4). Also underrated-- James Southerland's senior season.

Michael Carter Williams
Michael Gbinije
Wes Johnson
Jerami Grant
Fab Melo
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