NBA top 100 defenders rankings (11-100): Where do Jayson Tatum, Walker Kessler land on list for 2026-27?

Key points

• A columnist has released part one of his annual top 100 NBA defenders list, covering players ranked 11 to 100. He says defence is underrated and hard to measure, and that it takes real talent to make the list.
• The list ranks players by their overall impact on a team's defence.
• Jayson Tatum and Walker Kessler are among those featured, with the top 10 to follow in a second part.