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Top-rated perimeter defenders in NBA 2K26

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Lu Dort celebrates
OKC's Lu Dort (5) celebrates after a basket against Utah on Nov. 24 at Paycom Center. cover

It is said that defense wins NBA championships. The Oklahoma City Thunder proved that much true last season as defense was their calling card.

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The Thunder’s perimeter defense was led by Luguentz Dort, who was named to the All-Defensive First Team. Now, in the upcoming NBA 2K26 game Dort, along with Dyson Daniels of the Atlanta Hawks led all players in perimeter defense with a 94 rating.

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If Dort can continue his defensive excellence, while MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can keep up his stellar all-around play, the Thunder could very well walk away with another championship.

The Thunder’s defense will be the key.

About the Author Published Aug 16, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1
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