
This past season, Green led the National Basketball Association in steals per game (2.03) and was the first player in Warriors history to record at least 150 steals and 100 blocked shots in a single season. He also became the first player in franchise history to register at least 150 steals and 100 blocked shots in a season. The 35-year-old led the league in steal percentage (3.1), his second time to lead the league in the category (4.1 in 2014-15).
Green recorded two blocks and 1.4 steals per game in the regular season.
While signing Kevin Durant, Golden State had to jettison Andrew Bogut and Harrison Barnes, two key role players who played large parts on the defensive end as well.
New Orleans center Anthony Davis was named to the second team along with guards Tony Allen (Memphis) and Danny Green (San Antonio) and forwards Andre Roberson (Oklahoma City) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee).
Global shares fall on Fed rate hike, UK rate outlook
Not all observers agree though and plenty are sticking with the view that a further Fed rate hike is inevitable later this year. Some gains are expected on Wall Street later, with the futures for both the Dow and S&P 500 up 0.1 percent.
This is Leonard's third time on the All-Defensive first team and fourth overall spot on a Defensive Team. The other three are George Gervin, Robinson and Duncan. DRPM estimates a player's impact on team defense, measured in points allowed per 100 defensive possessions.
Often recognized due to their explosive offense, the Warriors, behind Green, ranked second in defensive rating and No. 1 in opponent field goal percentage.
In a long battle for this award, Green set out to win it from the start of the season, claiming the only reason he'd chase this personal accolade is because it helps everyone else on the team. The Spurs have now been represented on the NBA All-Defensive Team in 27 of the last 30 seasons.
From there, players fired away on Twitter with their displeasure, including a former teammate in Jared Sullinger and some players who were checked by Bradley this season.
Brazil's crisis deepens as president Michel Temer accused of corruption
Brazilian President Michel Temer has been charged with accepting bribes by the country's chief prosecutor, a media report said. For Temer to go on trial, the lower house of Congress must first approve Janot's charge by a two-thirds majority.
China releases Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo with terminal cancer: lawyer
In 1996, Liu was sentenced to three years of "reeducation-through-labor" as a result of further human rights activities. Liu, 61, is in the late stages of the disease, said Mo Shaoping, his lawyer, who has been in contact with Liu's family.
Plagued by airbag recall, Takata files for bankruptcy
Drowning in a sea of lawsuits and recall costs, Japanese air bag maker Takata Corp.is expected to seek bankruptcy. With only 22 percent of the unsafe airbags repaired, it leaves roughly 54 million still on the road in the U.S.
Not 'That Far Off' From Passing Health Overhaul
Sandoval said he would do "everything in my power" to make sure those people can maintain the quality of life they now have. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price defended the GOP health care plan Sunday from Republicans opposing the bill.
United States secure first win of America's Cup, trail NZ 4-1
It seemingly doesn't matter to Spithill that Oracle merely cut Team New Zealand's lead to 4-1 in the first-to-seven regatta. Races seven and eight are scheduled for Monday (NZT) where similar wind speeds of 8-10 knots are forecast.
Google to stop reading your Gmail to help sell adds
Google is stopping one of the most controversial advertising formats: ads inside Gmail that scan users' e-mail contents. Google had been scanning through what Gmail users were discussing and then showing ads connected to some of the topics.
Federer wins Halle Open tennis title
Things can happen, things can change, if he has tough matches en route, he might feel it physically in the final. The Czech was playing her fifth match since the stabbing she suffered at her home in Prostejov six months ago.
Devils on the clock with No. 1 pick in NHL draft The draft did see a record number of Finnish first rounders (six) as well as the highest ever pick from France, Alexandre Texier. It will be very interesting to see how well he does or where he fits in on the Florida roster with Barkov and Huberdeau there.
Transformers tops U.S. box office but is biggest in China I did, however, find the amount of swearing in The Last Knight entirely unnecessary for something that should be a kids property. However, the fact that Michael Bay cares about the Transformers as much as Melania loves the Trumpster is infuriating.
UK: All building cladding samples tested failed fire safety
The manufacturer of the insulation used to clad Grenfell Tower said they would stop using the product on high-rise buildings . Look, you've got to err on the side of caution. "In some cases it's possible to take mitigating action", she told Sky news.
White House paints Handel win as Trump triumph These Democrats might be on to something, especially in light of the way Pelosi figured into the Republican campaign in Georgia. Asked if Pelosi should remain the top House Democratic leader in the next Congress , her number two, Rep.
England vs South Africa, 3rd T20I But he also showed touch too in flipping leg-spinner Imran Tahir over short fine leg for a four that saw him to fifty. Morris was the most successful bowler with two wickets, while Phehlukwayo and Dane Paterson claimed one wicket each.
Take greater responsibility for your people, United Nations refugee chief to South Sudan
The UN refugee agency reported that "very high" volumes of conflict and persecution is forcing people to flee their homes. The UN agency said it found a record 65.6 million people were forcibly displaced at the end of 2016.
West Virginia Bracing For Remnants Of Cindy Flooding is already a problem in dozens of communities, and before it's over some areas could see a foot of water or more. On Friday , forecasters were trying to verify exactly how many tornadoes touched down in Alabama during Cindy's passage.
27 towers fail fire safety checks in Britain, hundreds evacuated
The government will work with local authorities to make sure any unsafe material is removed and residents are safe, she said . Specifics on where the buildings were located were not given, but officials said they were in 15 council areas.