Don’t believe it! The defense of these 5 players can make current players despair, and the last one is the most outrageous

The most hard-core thing in the NBA is not the scoring feast, but the suffocating defense that prevents opponents from scoring. Real defensive masters don't need flashy statistics. Once they stop in the penalty area, the entire three-second zone becomes a no-fly zone. Their presence can allow opponents to change their offensive strategies and can instantly improve the team's defensive system to a higher level. These five people today are the ultimate answer on the defensive end.

Fifth place: Dikembe Mutombo

Mutombo's defense is like a moving Great Wall. Four-time Defensive Player of the Year, this honor sounds hardcore. In the 1994 playoffs, he led the Nuggets to the SuperSonics, averaging 6.2 blocks per game and making opponents doubt their lives. The most classic thing is his wagging finger, which he shakes at his opponent every time he blocks a shot. This image has become a classic symbol of the NBA. His defensive positioning and prediction ability are textbook, and he can always stand on the opponent's offensive line in advance.

Fourth place: Ben Wallace

Ben's defense is Detroit's steel. In the 2004 Finals, he clearly arranged the Lakers' F4 offense, making it extremely difficult for O'Neal. The most outrageous thing is that he is 2.06 meters tall, but he can beat any top center. His strength training is abnormal. He can bench press up to 200 kilograms and can withstand any impact at the basket. In 2002, he averaged 13 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game. Such defensive dominance was truly terrifying.

Third place: Hakeem Olajuwon

Dameng's defense is as gorgeous as his footsteps. The all-time leader in blocks and the top ten in all-time steals, this kind of data is unique among senior players. In 1994, he won the MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards, proving his absolute dominance on both offense and defense. His defensive prediction ability is excellent, and he can always accurately judge the opponent's shot timing. The most exaggerated thing is his defensive range, which can cover from the penalty area to the three-point line.

Second place: Bill Russell

Russell's defense is the cornerstone of the Celtics dynasty. 11 championships in 13 years. Behind this record is his unstoppable defensive ability. Although there were no blocking statistics in that era, it is estimated that he averaged 8-10 blocks per game. His defensive IQ is frighteningly high and he can always predict his opponent's tactical intentions in advance. The most classic thing is his ability to take off continuously. He can take off and grab rebounds immediately after completing a block.

Number one: Dennis Rodman

Rodman's defense is pure hard work. He has been the rebounding champion for seven consecutive years, a record that no one can break. In the 1996 Finals, he guarded Shawn Kemp until his shooting percentage was only 45%. The most exaggerated thing is that he is 2.01 meters tall, but he can beat all the top power forwards. His rebounding skills are an art, and he can always seize the best position with the smallest movements. There is no second such defensive focus and fighting spirit in history.