The Phoenix Suns, by an exceptionally small margin, ranked as the third-best defense during the regular season in the year before however they could've had the distinction of being first. A collective team effort is needed to sustain that level of quality throughout the 82 games played, and fourth-year forward Mikal Bridges played a significant part in that. Not only did he play all 82 games but it was also a highly important defender in the team.

However, it's not shown in his 2K23 overall or perimeter defense rating. His overall rating did not rise from 2K22 and was 83. His perimeter defense rating is the 82 (A-minus) This is second on the team behind Chris Paul's 90. As a player who came in second in Defensive Player of The Year awards last year, both of those ratings should be higher.

Moving on to one of the most underrated players in the NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams is the next player to be considered for two distinct reasons. One is defense from the perimeter and the area where the 27-year old has made a reputation in Oklahoma. He's tough to beat at the point of attack as well as a strong player in one-on one situations and is just generally much better than he gets credit for. He's in the ninth spot on the team's the perimeter defense, behind players such as Ty Jerome and Aleksej Poku?evski and Ty Jerome, something that shouldn't be happening.

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