Mo Cheeks ranked 51st among NBA defenders in Bleacher Report list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:17 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Mo Cheeks, a legendary point guard for the Philadelphia 76ers, has been ranked as the 51st-best defender in NBA history by Bleacher Report. Known for his contributions to the Sixers' 1983 championship team, Cheeks averaged 12.2 points, 7.3 assists, and 2.3 steals over 11 seasons in Philadelphia. His ability to disrupt opposing players and guard their best scorers was crucial to the Sixers' success during his era. This summer, the focus on player rankings highlights Cheeks' enduring legacy as one of the top defenders in the league's history.
- •Mo Cheeks played for the 76ers from 1978 to 1989.
- •He was part of the team's last championship in 1983.
- •Cheeks averaged over two steals per game in his first ten NBA seasons.
- •His No. 10 jersey is retired by the 76ers.
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Sixers great Mo Cheeks ranked 51st-best defender in NBA history
"Philadelphia 76ers great Mo Cheeks comes in ranked as the 51st-best defender in the history of the game.
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