There was a narrative this season that suggested LeBron James didn't try as hard defensively as in years past. That perception kept him off of the NBA's All-Defensive First Team for the first time since the 2008-2009 season.
James was named to the NBA's All-Defensive Second Team on Monday. Taking James' annual place on the team was Indiana forward Paul George, who earned his first selection to the First Team. James was left off the first team despite leading the Heat in steals and rebounds.
2013-14 NBA All-Defensive Teams
2013-14 NBA ALL-DEFENSIVE FIRST TEAM
Position Player, Team 1st Team 2nd Team Total
Votes (2 pts) Votes (1pt) Points
Center Joakim Noah, Chicago 105 13 223
Forward Paul George, Indiana 65 31 161
Guard Chris Paul, LA Clippers 64 28 156
Forward Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City 54 44 152
Grd/Fwd Andre Iguodala, Golden State 57 34 148
2013-14 NBA ALL-DEFENSIVE SECOND TEAM
Position Player, Team 1st Team 2nd Team Total
Votes (2 pts) Votes (1pt) Points
Forward LeBron James, Miami 57 20 134
Guard Patrick Beverley, Houston 44 24 112
Guard Jimmy Butler, Chicago 29 45 103
Forward Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio 16 57 89
Center Roy Hibbert, Indiana 15 46 76
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