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.