NBA 2K13 - Best Defensive Stoppers

[Shelb]

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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?

I can't be the only one who read this and saw it as a murder of the English language and overall sanity, right? This is a cluster-eff of all things that make sense in life.

[NINJAK2]

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2k really doesn't provide a visual representation of how good some of these players are defensively anyway. A guy like Tony Allen can't be represented well in this game atleast he hasn't been yet. Hopefully for 2k14 they bring in someone like Allen, Bradley, Bowen for insight on how to better visually represent these guys defensive prowess in game. Ball denials(simply knocking ball away or out of bounds not necessarily always a steal), more forced dribble pick ups(pick ups from anywhere on the court not just in the paint- 2k really needs this to help curtail paint spamming), considerable reduction of shooter accuracy when contested by these guys, etc.

Hope I didn't derail your thread OP

[cdk10]

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2k really doesn't provide a visual representation of how good some of these players are defensively anyway. A guy like Tony Allen can't be represented well in this game atleast he hasn't been yet. Hopefully for 2k14 they bring in someone like Allen, Bradley, Bowen for insight on how to better visually represent these guys defensive prowess in game. Ball denials(simply knocking ball away or out of bounds not necessarily always a steal), more forced dribble pick ups(pick ups from anywhere on the court not just in the paint- 2k really needs this to help curtail paint spamming), etc.

Hope I didn't derail your thread OP

I wouldn't mind the ability to faceguard someone and if your defensive awareness isn't high enough you get beat, juked.

[USNAggie44]

Shawn Marion?

[turty11]

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Shawn Marion?

very over rated as an on-ball defender

gives up .8 points per play in iso/pick n roll defense on 40% shooting

[cgalligan]

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very over rated as an on-ball defender

gives up .8 points per play in iso/pick n roll defense on 40% shooting

Where is Rambo Hightower??? How could you over-look his defensive prowess... smh...

[USNAggie44]

Over rated? No.

It's not all about stats, who stopped Lebron in the finals?

[AiRJorDan23]

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I know you based this on 2k ratings but really? no Iguodala & Deng?

[turty11]

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Over rated? No.

It's not all about stats, who stopped Lebron in the finals?

that was TWO years ago...he is not a good defender anymoe

[skidsboroff]

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Kawhi Leonard is an excellent wing defender, especially as you progress in Association mode. I also love Mbah a Moute because his hustle leads to so many good things.

Another guy nobody talks about is Dominic McGuire. He has lockdown defender and is 6'9". He can do a heckuva job on LeBron and Durant.

[turty11]

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Kawhi Leonard is an excellent wing defender, especially as you progress in Association mode. I also love Mbah a Moute because his hustle leads to so many good things.

Another guy nobody talks about is Dominic McGuire. He has lockdown defender and is 6'9". He can do a heckuva job on LeBron and Durant.

kawhi is a future superstar. mcguire shouldnt have lock down though...he cant even stay on a team

[skidsboroff]

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kawhi is a future superstar. mcguire shouldnt have lock down though...he cant even stay on a team

Haha, that's true. But in 2k, he's real solid.

One guy who is pretty effective in limited minutes is Nando De Colo. He's not particularly quick, but he has a big frame and good awareness. When played at PG, he gets a decent amount of steals. Which is pretty realistic, because that's just how he plays.

[Sports fanantic]

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i don't know how he has played since being traded to the Bucks, but Epek Udoh was a good defensive player when he was with Golden State.

[turty11]

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i don't know how he has played since being traded to the Bucks, but Epek Udoh was a good defensive player when he was with Golden State.

not that well

[prime_clutch]

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Shane Battier Def is overrated maybe 3 years ago but not now... i watch ppl light his *** up this year and last year as far as on ball D