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Warriors All Star Draymond Green Named to NBA's All-Defensive First Team

Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green was named All-Defensive First Team on Wednesday.

Green, who also made his first all star appearance this season, received 123 First Team votes and five Second Team votes, which means two people didn't include him on their ballot.

The two voters' selections:

1) First Team: LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, DeAndre Jordan, Chris Paul, Steph Curry

Second Team: Trevor Ariza, Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, Tony Allen, Kyle Lowry

2) First Team: Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis, Hassan Whiteside, Chris Paul, Steph Curry

Second Team: LeBron James, Serge Ibaka, DeAndre Jordan, John Wall, Kyle Lowry

For the complete voting breakdown, click here.

Curry and Andre Iguodala each received three votes for First Team, and seven votes for Second Team.

Klay Thompson racked up 16 First Team votes, and 17 votes for Second Team.

Andrew Bogut garnered one First Team vote, and one Second Team vote.

Harrison Barnes picked up one vote for Second Team.

Draymond was the runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year.

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