Top 5 Perimeter Defenders in the League?

Stars on both sides of the ball have emerged during these NBA playoffs. So, I've compiled my list of the top 5 perimeter defenders in the league. Feel free to disagree and comment.

1. Lebron James

The man can cover anyone. Anyone. Any position. In the past month, he's guarded Tim Duncan, David West, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, etc. Lebron can literally defend all five positions. He's guarded centers in the league and fronted them effectively. He's blocked big men all over the court. When you need Lebron to guard a pg, he can do that too. He guarded Parker in the second half of both game 6 & 7. In the second half of last night's game, Parker was scoreless! I'm not surprised that Lebron could stick with Parker. In 2011, he locked down Derrick Rose when he needed to. In the press conferences that followed, Rose admitted that Lebron "covered him pretty easily". When one of the most explosive guards in the league admits to being "covered easily", then that defender is a pretty bad man.

2. Kawhi Leonard

Leonard did a great job on Lebron James. He's 6'7'' 225. He's athletic, long (7'1'' wingspan), and smart. He locked down Lebron at times. Leonard is also one of those players that can cover many positions. He defended Lebron much better than Paul George did. He's also stronger and tougher than George. That's why in my opinion, Leonard gets the nod over George.

3. Tony Allen

Man he's often the forgotten wing defender. Tony Allen can "D" up. He's a little undersized at only 6'4'', but he does a great job shutting down perimeter players. He doesn't get the publicity that he deserves, but he definitely is a great defender.

4. Paul George

Paul George is around 6'8'' to 6'10'' with a 6'11'' wingspan. He is built to defend. The man is quick as a cat, and he can jump out of the roof.

George did an okay job against James. However, he looked like a little boy when trying to defend James in the post. George is definitely a premier defender, but he can get out-muscled at times. The other three defenders ahead of him on this list NEVER get out-muscled.

5. Jimmy Butler

The forgotten Chicago man. He's 6'7'' and long. He has great defensive fundamentals, mainly of his tutelage under Marquette head coach Buzz Williams. If you haven't checked out Marquette's off season practices yet, go look it up on YouTube. Buzz Williams does not mess around. Jimmy Butler did a solid job on Lebron James during the Conference Semi-finals. He has a great attitude and has the physical tools to be a great defender. Like George, he can still stand to improve his upper-body strength.