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Ausar Thompson becomes first Piston in 20 years to make top All-Defensive team
- On Friday, the NBA named Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson to the 2025-26 Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team, marking the first Pistons player to earn this honor in 20 years.
- Thompson's selection follows a breakout campaign where he led the league in steals, averaging 2.0 per game while recording 69 blocks, anchoring the Pistons' defense during their historic 60-win season.
- Voting results saw Thompson finish with 72 first-place votes and 166 total points, joining San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren, Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, and Boston Celtics guard Derrick White on the first team.
- Thompson is the first Detroit player to receive All-Defensive First Team recognition since Hall of Famer Ben Wallace in 2006, who earned multiple honors while helping the team win the 2004 NBA championship.
- Entering the final season of his rookie deal, Thompson is eligible for a contract extension; if no agreement is reached before the 2026 deadline, he will likely become one of the top restricted free agents next summer.
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Frenchman Victor Wembanyama, who plays for the San Antonio Spurs, has been named the NBA's best defensive player.
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Celtics’ Derrick White named to 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive First Team
White was one of two players in the league with 80 or more blocks and steals each in 2025-26. The post Celtics’ Derrick White named to 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive First Team appeared first on Boston.com.
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Detroit Pistons’ Ausar Thompson named First-Team All-Defense, first player honored since Ben Wallace
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson has been named to the 2025-26 Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team, becoming the first Pistons player to earn the honor in 20 years.
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