NBA 2017-18: Top 10 wing defenders this Season

#1 Andre Roberson - Oklahoma City Thunder

Andre Roberson (#21) closes out on Isaiah Thomas

Before going down with a season-ending rupture on his left patellar tendon, Roberson was having the best defensive season of his career with a league-leading defensive rating of 96.4 points allowed per 100 possessions.

Roberson is one of those glue guys every team would love to have on their roster. Despite being a putrid offensive player, Roberson gives it his all on the less glamorous end of the floor. Even with Paul George and Russell Westbrook, who are elite defensive players on their night, Head Coach Billy Donovan chose to give Roberson the toughest defensive assignment every game.

Roberson's wingspan of 211 cm and his lateral quickness despite a height of 6'7" allows him to guard 4 positions on the floor effectively.

The impact of Roberson's defense becomes more apparent when we note the Thunder's defensive rating plummet from 102.4 per 100 possessions to 104.3. Despite their best efforts to plug the leaks, the Thunder have dropped from 3rd to 7th in the league in defensive rating.