Who is the greatest defender to ever play the game? Taking away all awards, defensive selections i'd say Dikembe Mutombo, for many years he's been a dominant inside force, and during his time on the Nuggets i've never seen a more dominant player in the paint.
There was a guy named Bill Russell, the key to the dynasty.BTW - I love watching Mourning play this year, its so Russell-esque.
it was bill russel. he was so good at blocking the ball he would future guess the shots and just tip the ball towards his teammates. he was a beeeeeast. he was the best. theee best ever to play defensively and actually have 11 championships on his great defensive abilities.
