KnowraNBA Defensive Player of the Year AwardLinked fromLinked fromThe 8 pages that link to NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, each with the reason it gives.All 8Related 6Compared with 2NBA Most Valuable Player AwardCompared with: Its narrower defensive remit contrasts with MVP’s broad assessment of value.NBA Finals Most Valuable Player AwardCompared with: It rewards a specific skill area over a season, not overall Finals performance.Dennis RodmanRelated: Rodman won the award twice, in 1990 and 1991.David RobinsonRelated: Robinson won it in 1992, reflecting his impact as a rim protector.Giannis AntetokounmpoRelated: Antetokounmpo won the award in 2020, completing a rare MVP and Defensive Player of the Year pairing.Hakeem OlajuwonRelated: Olajuwon won it twice, reflecting his impact as a rim protector and defender.Kevin GarnettRelated: Garnett earned it in 2008, his first season with Boston.Victor WembanyamaRelated: Wembanyama won the award in 2025, recognizing his impact as a rim protector.