Over three decades leading Michigan State, coach Tom Izzo has emphasized defense, which translates to the next level. Former Spartans Draymond Green and Jaren Jackson Jr. were both named to the NBA All-Defensive teams on Thursday. Green, who recently completed his 13th season with the Warriors, was selected to the first team for the ninth time in his career. Jackson, who has played seven seasons with the Grizzlies, was named to the second team while earning All-Defensive honors for the third time.
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