September 22nd news: Since the Cleveland Cavaliers were founded in 1970, a total of three players in the team's history have been selected to the NBA All-Defensive First Team. They are Larry Nance, LeBron James and Evan Mobley, representing the Cavaliers' defensive players from different eras .

1. Evan Mobley

Mobley averaged 1.7 blocks per game in his rookie season, was named to the All-Defensive First Team the following year, and finished third in the Defensive Player of the Year voting. In the 2024-25 season, he averaged 18.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game, becoming an All-Star, winning Defensive Player of the Year, and earning another All-Defensive First Team selection, solidifying his position as one of the league's top big men.

2. LeBron James

In the 2008-09 season, James averaged 28.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game, earning him his first All-Defensive First Team selection and winning the MVP award. He won his second MVP award the following year, averaging 29.7 points, 8.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game, earning him another All-Defensive First Team selection. In his two career seasons with the Cavaliers, he averaged 27.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.6 steals in 849 games.

3. Larry Nance

In his first full season with the Cavaliers, Nance averaged 17.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game, earning him an All-Star selection and a First-Team Defensive Award. He became the first player in Cavaliers history to receive this honor. In 433 games, he averaged 16.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game.