Top 50 Defensive Plays of the 2021-22 NBA Season

Check out the top 50 defensive plays from the 2021-22 NBA season!
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[@alrenzoludwigdomingo4335]

Jrue's just an underrated top-tier defender + got the sportmanship as bonus. Could've showed off at that last play but just let it go. What a guy!

[@NickPR87]

Jrue's defensive IQ is off the charts! Loved the reply showing Smart flailing all over the place on a clean steal! 😂

[@vesta3544]

they should also give an award on Smart for most sold fouls

[@Rogue_Centurion]

@@vesta3544 nah there’s definitely some players with more but still true lol

[@Makeaocbartendagain2]

@@vesta3544 Kyle Lowry

[@t-man152]

Yes, Jrue is honestly one of those very underrated guys somehow. I think he is making a bigger name for himself with these speechlessly stunning defense. And even his shooting

[@mjkittredge]

I loved the part when the Celtics eliminated Jrue and the Bucks. I'm sure he'll always remember that steal though, in a series where he shot about 20% from the field.

[@cuiveirwin]

Alvarado in the thumbnail makes me shed a tear of joy.

[@gojirasm]

Same since I'm a puertorican 🇵🇷

[@philw8080]

that full court press on CP3 was sweet.

[@D4PPZ456]

That Ayo and Lonzo combo block was best of the season. Them boys got robbed.

[@jp86jp]

followed by a caruso steal too

[@Goose21]

1:18 Austin Carr is classic

[@benjaminmigeot1749]

Glad that a large part of it is during the playoffs because THESE are the most important plays ! And glad that Holiday is number 1, althought I m a Celtics fan. Such clutch plays in a playoff game ! And Jokic wow ! Wonderfully clutch blocks !! Genius

[@MKMK-ue2cb]

Jrue deserved that 1 spot. Amazing. Giannis should have been in the top 5. Those were late game changing scenarios. You gotta be kidding me.

[@terrencez]

I was about to get upset that Herb Jones was being snubbed AGAIN...until I saw him at 3 😌

[@frostbite220]

Same I've been waiting for it since the beginning lol pelicans' young core is looking promising now

[@ingramofbrandon]

matisse really made an all defense team over him

[@nate3813]

Facts!

[@jamman5610]

Absolute snub

[@oilbaron3126]

Man. Look at that! Luka's (nonexistent) defense on Pat Bev after getting picked is so inspirational! What a "superstar"!

[@user-vj4lf3yu3f]

Giannis is an elite defender as he can guard all five positions.

[@Kenpachi324]

True

[@Kenpachi324]

@Tony true but he can play the perimeter well depending on how good they are for example He can't guard elites on the perimeter like Ben // and speaking of Ben I hope the nets use him right and put him at the 4/5 and not on the floor with claxton or a claxton type big//similar to how the sixers had Ben playing PG with Dwight Howard on the floor in 2021 and his entire sixers career// put him in the Giannis Role with shooters all around him not saying he'll be as good as Giannis but he'll reach his potential whatever that is but it'll better then what we seen

[@lazyxd7576]

True

[@jr6136]

Captain obvious has arrived

[@samanthaluke9370]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmKTfYWmi9aXpck 🙏🙏🙏

[@philw8080]

8:45 full court press and clamp on CP3, that was nice.

[@jamman5610]

The Herb Jones on PG not being here is wild

[@javianjohnson8746]

These steals are so satisfying to watch 🔥

[@kyleconde1839]

Much needed highlights. Need more of these

[@paulhenry5426]

I love the fact that Jose Alvarado is a sneaky defender and he gets sneaky steals

[@SPRVLN27]

Man, defense is such amazing part of the game. It's a shame that it doesn't get the same amount of credit as offense these days. I don't care if you can chuck up threes, that's lame and boring to watch. I'll watch chasedowns and rejections and diving steals and clever strips all day.

[@FishyFishstick13]

You’re acting like the NBA hasn’t systematically eliminated every defensive strategy that has been attempted to be used in the game. 😂🤡 nobody even plays defense in the nba. The NBA specifically said they want 120 point close games. Defense was never played in the modern era. And it’s boring 🤡

[@SPRVLN27]

@@FishyFishstick13 plenty of people play defense. You sound like a 12 year old soyboy that likes to watch 150 lbs. fairies launch threes and take girly little floaters. Real men play defense. Fruity boys shoot from 40 feet so that no one touches them and breaks their little body.

[@ry_an.]

@@FishyFishstick13 defense isnt boring. its how you win a championship

[@tepsicouch]

@@FishyFishstick13 you are completely wrong. The NBA has not changed rules to make scoring easier, they legalized zone defense which led to the 2000s being the lowest scoring era in NBA history. It was impossible to score on the zone. There was only one way to beat it, and that was the 3 point shot. Once teams figured this out, they started shooting the 3 nonstop and it changed everything. Made offenses unstoppable because of spacing. There were no rule changes that led to more scoring, the only rule changes led to significantly less scoring. There are also fewer free throws now then ever before, so it's not like the refs are causing the games to be high scoring. Teams have just figured it out, and there's no nutting the genie back in the bottle now.

[@teamuntamed8514]

@@FishyFishstick13 You’re acting like the NBA hasn’t systematically eliminated every defensive strategy that has been attempted to be used in the game. 😂🤡 nobody even plays defense in the nba. The NBA specifically said they want 120 point close games. Defense was never played in the modern era. And it’s boring 🤡

[@kaahn19972]

Jokic 3 time clutch block😮😮😮😮wow that's amazing

[@user-pg4ij1vj3x]

"He doesnt play defence"

[@myweirdsecondchannelwithap9070]

@@user-pg4ij1vj3x because he doesn’t. Ja Morant is #2 on this list and has horrendous defense. Getting a block at the rim when you’re 7 foot is nothing special.

[@rafsanfer2421]

I thought that you would include Caruso's big defense against Denver

[@Momosrevenge]

Marcus Smartt tried to flop like hell when Jrue robbed him 😂

[@davidparnell1637]

Awesome video

[@ag_24]

Giannis block on embiid should have been higher come on man it won them the game

[@morehoops]

The NBA HATES Giannis when it comes to these videos this year

[@finests6636]

Jrue Holidayyyyyyyyyyy

[@simpsonelitemedia]

Yessir Keep up the great work

[@javianjohnson8746]

This play 2:19 is in the Webster dictionary when looking up the definition of “TEAMWORK”

[@angelorski]

McGee's steal on Luka tho. Always believed McGee is not just a long athletic bigman. All those years on Shaqtin must have motivated this bad man haha

[@yoshiki.g1450]

3:15 Can't believe Edwards missed that layup. Bruh. 🤣

[@DrProfessorWeed]

Can't believe Mallik Monk's play isn't in here.

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Marcus Smart DPOY 🔥💪💪

[@morehoops]

Giannis' game winning block that was picture perfect timing, probably .01 seconds away from hitting the backboard only gets #11 and only one f***king replay from half court????????

[@dlunn23]

Lebron lickin his chops for that block 😭 BBQ chicken 13:19

[@flexallnight89]

Not even one Lonzo clip is wild

[@SeanMadeAScene]

Austin Reeves could honestly be a future MVP. a stretch rn I know but all you need is to show you can make plays when they matter and finish

[@getchomindright3148]

“tHeY DoNt pLaY DeFeNcE frL NoMoE”😭

[@jessejamesgames8148]

Daniel Theis In here twice is NICE!

[@Aarmau_Fan_1996]

Jose Alvarado 🇲🇽🇵🇷💪🏽

[@Alex-yl4mr]

Needed more Bam Adebayo plays

[@12packersfan]

Was starting to think they forgot about Jrue’s defense vs Boston but wound up pleasantly surprised… so bummed out Curry got to torch Marcus Smart instead of facing Jrue in the finals

[@ethanrichey]

You know your DPOY award wasn’t deserved when the other team’s best player is attacking you every time down the floor

[@dashawnjones4496]

@@ethanrichey nahfr 😂

[@dashawnjones4496]

Only if bucks had Middleton 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@xvs8675]

Ngl, Curry be deep frying Jrue every time they meet, I think it might have actually been worse 😭

[@nbaedits9118]

@@xvs8675 no it wouldn’t be worse goofy

[@thomasbarboneguy7707]

3:02 hold up could you repeat that again

[@pranavmanie1479]

Man, I love Holiday

[@Bladez5]

Curry MVP

[@DKtrek21]

People talking about Jayson Tatum being a less factor in their loss in the finals. For me, Marcus Smart's defense is not the same defense he showed in the regular season. From these highlights to constantly flopping. I'm sure he'll be better next season

[@kididub7311]

No bulls plays in this are wild

[@wendyvillalobo1386]

Marcus Smart😍😍😍

[@philhardy]

And everyone says Jokic don't play defense guy does it when it counts.

[@Ocious]

Whoever is reading this, i pray that whatever you’re going through gets better and whatever you’re struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine and that everyone has a fantastic day! Amen

[@catherinealvar5206]

AMEN!!!

[@dashawnjones4496]

Amen

[@Musydid911]

You could make this video with only Boston Celtics defence plays.

[@Musydid911]

@파란상어 nah, we were ranked best Defence of 2021/2022 and we won the Eastern conference.

[@KS-qc3pr]

@파란상어 Miami ain't better than the Celtics at anything

[@Musydid911]

@@KS-qc3pr they're better at one thing, they're better at being shit.

[@Musydid911]

@파란상어 nah just roasting yo goofy ahh 💀

[@Musydid911]

@파란상어 we will literally ranked the best defensive team 💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@Kosss2001]

Fitting that the final defensive play features a Marcus flop as well!

[@poofiebaku3003]

I was about to get upset that Herb Jones was being snubbed AGAIN...until I saw him at 3

[@Yungbeck]

Smart is an actress.

[@Rickkysimo]

How is the Luka steal and buzzer beater 3 not on here?

[@Azboy0218]

Al arado is the future Beaverly

[@samofkvardar]

Ja DEFINITELY number 1!

[@iversonbradford4128]

They were good

[@MKMK-ue2cb]

I'll skip to the end.. gotta have some giannis in the top 10.. jrue hollidays stops against the celtics.. amazing

[@Bladez5]

W

[@dhannygunawan5688]

No Caruso & Lonzo ? This list must be rigged

[@Y2K_JAY23]

my dream is to be in the NBA i don't if I'm a 6pick in the 4 round I'm silent but deadly Toronto Raptors is where I want to go

[@vkap2408]

3:23 Mineapolis

[@ToanNguyen-bb5uh]

Love New York

[@diegohodge7257]

Justise Winslow monster block on the Bucks?!?!?

[@Bladez5]

Warriors winning the champ again

[@dylan1333]

No

[@nbaedits9118]

They aint

[@Fox_and_KingOx510]

Where is Davion Mitchell???

[@wis9245]

a lot of entries for Celtics

[@javianjohnson8746]

Grand Theft Alvarado 12:41

[@jordandyer6932]

What about the game winning corner three block by Rob Williams? Or the two corner threes he blocked in the finals??

[@Makeaocbartendagain2]

Rob Williams never gets the respect he deserves. He has a spectacular block every game but only one on this list. Shameful.

[@jordandyer6932]

@@Makeaocbartendagain2 unfortunately this is so true

[@YoCrxsyy]

cool

[@Ethan-yv6uj]

Embiid blocking DeRozan?????

[@marcuswilbanks1726]

#36: Malik Beasley needs to be denied at the rim by Jaren Jackson, Jr. (3:59). That's like his ex-girlfriend rejecting his Malik's request for a second chance after getting caught with Scottie's ex-wife!

[@georgewashington9173]

Amazing this uploader is a Celtic fan. SO obvious! lol

[@andrewem4603]

next season DPOY: ben simmons.

[@julesvan2174]

Notice 1/4 of the clips are from the Celtics

[@ro0135]

All these plays, and you're telling me that Marcus Smart was DPOY??

[@DubTwenty2]

I pray whoever reads this right now, may you get everything you wish! STAY BLESSED!🙏🏼💯💯

[@l.a1269]

Where’s that malik monk thing that should be up there

[@IchinShek]

19 steals in a game..? What?

[@markjones2518]

Offense sells tickets Defense wins championships

[@analoguejerry9066]

You want to see defense? Check out NBA in the 1980s and 1990s.

[@ross3205]

So nobody is gonna talk about 7:45???

[@Makeaocbartendagain2]

So Rob Williams averages over 2 blocks a game, most of which are extremely impressive (including a game-winner), and he gets TWO plays on this list??

[@Byrd4110]

Jaren Jackson Jr only had 1 play so....

[@Makeaocbartendagain2]

@@Byrd4110 yeah he got snubbed too

[@myweirdsecondchannelwithap9070]

He was injured a ton.

[@samanthaluke9370]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmKTfYWmi9aXpck 🙏🙏🙏

[@cj0618]

started and ended with the celtics!

[@noone-ph2jc]

Jesus loves you and God bless yall

[@carllangley6812]

Herb Jones

[@Melonn1xx]

I like men

[@Cammadp]

So don’t nobody see what’s going on at 7:46 🤔👀

[@chasegoode793]

No way Herb a rookie

[@Stoney125]

Watching Smart flail and flop literally the first and last clip in this video is disgusting

[@samuelegolfari445]

GO TORONTO!!!

[@joshsanford2766]

Embiid clutch block on derozan to seal the game not even top50?

[@kita-yx5mg]

dort vs kings

[@jiatongliu2772]

where is Dennis Rodman?????

[@wilsonmoreno1128]

En ig esto esta ufff🥵

[@aniiimmense]

Timelord didn't have a single impressive defensive play in the playoffs I guess lol

[@jordandyer6932]

I’m saying bro!!! 💯

[@arkie622]

Maury fouled CP tho

[@DizGaAlcam]

first 2 are offensive plays... bruh

[@ron-jignacioignacioron-j5263]

hamstor outsrs outsrs out st out out

[@bryanryotaong4251]

Chris Paul is not a point god

[@yohancalixbalasbas876]

Celtics winning the champ L list nba

[@ye6177]

Mid basketball

[@ledgnr197gaming5]

Why are these only steals and blocks most good defensive plays are just good positioning or locking someone down. The NBA’s obsession with counting stars is CRAZY

[@poorsonwelles]

They couldn’t include Scottie Barnes in this comp cuz they knew it wouldn’t be fair to the other players 🙃