Voting data showed Daniels claiming the final second-team spot with 50 points, narrowly ahead of San Antonio guard Stephon Castle and Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson, who each had 46 points.
According to si.
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2025-26 NBA All-Defensive Teams
First Team: Victor Wembanyama (Spurs, 2nd selection), Ausar Thompson (Pistons, 1st), Chet Holmgren (Thunder, 1st), Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves, 9th), Derrick White (Celtics, 3rd).
Second Team: Scottie Barnes (Raptors, 1st), Cason Wallace (Thunder, 1st), Bam Adebayo (Heat, 6th), OG Anunoby (Knicks, 2nd), Dyson Daniels (Hawks, 2nd).
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Wembanyama and Holmgren faced off on the court Friday as the Thunder played Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs.
