Chris Paul Honored
Chris Paul was selected to the NBA's all-defensive second team on Monday night. It is the third time Paul has been named to the all-defensive team. He was a first team selection in 2008-09, and the second team selection in 2007-08.
Paul led the NBA in steals this year, finishing with 188 on the season, while averaging 2.4 a game. Paul has led the league in steals in 4 of his 6 NBA seasons.
2010-11 NBA ALL-DEFENSIVE FIRST TEAM
Position Player, Team 1st 2nd Points
Center Dwight Howard, Orlando 27 2 56
Guard Rajon Rondo, Boston 16 7 39
Forward LeBron James, Miami 17 4 38
Guard Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers 13 7 33
Forward Kevin Garnett, Boston 15 3 33
2010-11 NBA ALL-DEFENSIVE SECOND TEAM
Position Player, Team 1st 2nd Points
Guard Tony Allen, Memphis 7 9 23
Guard Chris Paul, New Orleans 6 6 18
Center Tyson Chandler, Dallas 3 11 17
Forward Andre Iguodala, Phila. 5 5 15
Forward/Center Joakim Noah, Chicago 3 9 15