The EuroLeague Best Defender is an annual

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of the European premier level EuroLeague. It is awarded to the best defensive player throughout the season, up until the

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stage of the season. The award began in the 2004–05 season, and the winner is selected by the EuroLeague's

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coaches. Dimitris Diamantidis of

Panathinaikos Athens Panathinaikos Athlitikos Omilos ( el, Παναθηναϊκός Αθλητικός Όμιλος, literally in English: "Panathenaic Athletic Club" or Panathinaikos A.C.), also known simply as Panathinaikós , is a major Greek multi-sport club ba ...

, won the first five awards, from 2005 to 2009.

Winners

Notes: : There was no awarding in the 2019–20, because the season was cancelled due to the

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Multiple honors

Players

Player nationality

Clubs

References

External links

EuroLeague Official Web Page

InterBasket EuroLeague Basketball Forum

TalkBasket EuroLeague Basketball Forum
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