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Defending in NBA 2K13 is one the most important things in the game, because Defense wins championships. One of the most valuable things to have on your NBA 2K13 squad is a defensive stopper, someone who can guard the opposing team’s best player in crunch time. Using a combination of Defensive Awareness and On Ball Defense. I will list guards and forwards only for the Top 13 Defensive stoppers in the game.

Tony Allen hands down is the best Perimeter Defender in 2K13, and in real-life NBA.

12) SF Nicolas Batum -- Portland Trail Blazers -- Ratings: 79 DAWR, 83 ON BALL D.

Afflalo has been a good defender in his whole career, he's been defending Kobe Bryant very good in the 2009 Playoffs, and he is the go-to Defensive Guy.


12) SG/SF Paul George -- Indiana Pacers -- Ratings: 82 DAWR, 82 ON BALL D.

Paul George has to be on this list. He's been elected to All Defensive team in 2013.

11) SG Courtney Lee -- Boston Celtics -- Ratings: 81 DAWR, 84 ON BALL D
Russell Westbrook gives opposing PG's a hard time, his Defense is surprisingly astonishing.

10) SF/SG Dahntay Jones -- Atlanta Hawks -- Ratings: 79 DAWR, 88 ON BALL D

This guy's Defense is just very good in the Knicks. Him playing with the small lineup at SF with 'Melo at PF, and Chandler at C, due to Stoudemire's injury, he is defending opposing SF's very well.

9) SG Iman Shumpert -- new York Knicks -- Ratings: 83 DAWR, 84 ON BALL D
Last year, this guy had a torn MCL. Now he's a big improvement and a surprise at D.

8) SF Lebron James -- Miami Heat -- Ratings: 87 DAWR, 83 ON BALL D

Lebron James is the Top 10 Defender in real life, and in 2K.

7) PG Jrue Holiday -- Philadelphia 76ers -- Ratings: 84 DAWR, 86 ON BALL D

Holiday is the best perimeter defender in the Sixers. Pretty big improvement.

Chris Paul led the NBA in 2011-12 in steals.

6) PG Chris Paul -- Los Angeles Clippers -- Ratings: 91 DAWR, 86 ON BALL D, 94 STL, 28 BLK

He is the best Perimeter Defender in the Clippers and the 2nd best PG Defender.

5) SG Thabo Sefolosha -- Oklahoma City Thunder -- Ratings: 88 DAWR, 88 ON BALL D, 74 STL, 53 BLK

Sefolosha is another one of Kobe's Defensive Victims, he's been killin' him in 2012 NBA Playoffs.

4) SG/PG Avery Bradley -- Boston Celtics -- Ratings: 88 DAWR, 91 ON BALL D, 66 STL, 45 BLK

Last year, this guy was a big improvement and a surprise, no one knew how good his Defense was.

Rondo is so good at Defense, that he can even guard Lebron James.

3) PG Rajon Rondo -- Boston Celtics -- Ratings: 94 DAWR, 88 ON BALL D, 78 STL, 29 BLK

Rajon Rondo is a top 3 perimeter defender in the NBA hands down.


2) PF/SF Shane Battier -- Miami Heat -- Ratings: 94 DAWR, 88 ON BALL D, 74 STL, 48 BLK

This guy can play at the PF, even though you think he cant, he's been defending Ibaka in the 2012 NBA Finals very well.


1) SG Tony Allen -- Memphis Grizzlies -- 94 DAWR, 91 ON BALL D, 94 STL, 51 BLK
There is no question what-so-ever why Tony Allen is 1st on the list. Kobe said he is the toughest defender in the NBA. He is very good at stealing, and his blocking is OK. Best Defender in NBA and NBA 2K13.

Have your say OS! Comment below if you agree, disagree, or just want to add to the discussion. Who is your go-to perimeter defender or defensive stopper in NBA 2K13?