Jalen Suggs was recognized as one of the best defensive guards in the NBA on Tuesday, as the 22-year-old was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team followin
standout g his third season with the Orlando Magic.
Suggs received 18 first-place votes and 63 second-place votes to finish with 99 total points on the official ballot. He was joined on the second team by Alex Caruso of the Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics guards Derrick White and Jrue Holliday and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels. Suggs’ first NBA yearly honor comes after he finished in the top 10 of voting for both the most improved player award and the defensive player of the year award . The Minnesota native was also recognized as one of the league’s best defenders in an anonymous players poll by The Athletic.
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