NBA: Nugg Love's top 10 defensive players in NBA history.

Nugg Love’s top 10 defensive players in NBA history

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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 05: NBA Hall of Famer and former Georgetown Hoyas player Patrick Ewing is introduced as the Georgetown Hoyas’ new head basketball coach at John Thompson Jr. Athletic Center on April 5, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

Patrick Ewing: DWS: 81.42

The second Hoya to make the list, Patrick Ewing, was one of the most fearsome interior defenders of his era.

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After a collegiate career that saw him win first team All-American honors for 3 consecutive years, Big East player of the Year twice, he was NCAA Champion in 1985 and NCAA Tournament MVP the same year.

Drafted first overall by the Knicks in 1986, Ewing won Rookie of the Year. He appeared in 11 All-Star games and was named to the NBA all-defensive second team 6 times. His 2.45 Blocks per game rank him 11th all-time.

At 7′, 255 pounds, Ewing was a monster in the paint and flourished in the physical era of the late-80’s, early-90’s.