Lockdown Defenders in 2023

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wondering who some of the most effective lockdown defenders in the area are for 2023? You've come to the right place. Here is a lineup of 10 names to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62e930e4f9a51","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1483002"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Anderson has elite defensive potential. He is athletic with long limbs which help him be effective as a defender both on and off the ball. Anderson is also a good shot-blocking guard who is a chase-down artist.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview","anchor":"acf-block-64be18ec670ca"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62e930fcf9a52","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1164830"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Clark has an engine that doesn't stop running and this holds true on the defensive end of the floor. He is very good at making opponents uncomfortable on the ball because he is so solid at the point of attack.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview","anchor":"acf-block-64be18ec670eb"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62e9311ef9a53","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1483055"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Crawford is a defensive ace who is always matched up against the opposing team's top perimeter player. He takes away air space on the ball, slides his feet laterally, and will pick your pocket if you're not careful.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview","anchor":"acf-block-64be18ec67103"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62e9312df9a54","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["957022"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Gillus sets the tone defensively in the backcourt by picking up his full court and applying tremendous pressure on the ball. He wins 50/50's regularly and has very sticky hands.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview","anchor":"acf-block-64be18ec67119"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62e93143f9a55","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["957045"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Hellams is terrific at pressing the ball and dodging picks. He was among the leaders in steals at Capitol Hoops Summer League with an average just north of 2.5 steals per game.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview","anchor":"acf-block-64be18ec6712e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62e93153f9a56","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1403923"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Holloway is a strong guard who is a good defender. He has a nose for the ball, hustles, and gets steals regularly. 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