NBA History - Defensive Player of the Year

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Defensive Player of the Year
YEARPLAYERPOSTEAMFG%PPGRPGAPGBLKPG
2025Evan MobleyPFCleveland Cavaliers.55718.59.33.21.6
2024Rudy GobertCMinnesota Timberwolves.66114.012.91.32.1
2023Jaren Jackson Jr.PFMemphis Grizzlies.50618.66.81.03.0
2022Marcus SmartPGBoston Celtics.41812.13.85.90.3
2021Rudy GobertCUtah Jazz.67514.313.51.32.7
2020Giannis AntetokounmpoFMilwaukee Bucks.55329.513.65.61.0
2019Rudy GobertCUtah Jazz.66915.912.92.02.3
2018Rudy GobertCUtah Jazz.62213.510.71.42.3
2017Draymond GreenFGolden State Warriors.41810.27.97.01.4
2016Kawhi LeonardFSan Antonio Spurs.50521.26.82.61.0
2015Kawhi LeonardFSan Antonio Spurs.47916.57.22.50.8
2014Joakim NoahCChicago Bulls.47512.611.35.41.5
2013Marc GasolCMemphis Grizzlies.49414.17.84.01.7
2012Tyson ChandlerCNew York Knicks.67911.39.90.91.4
2011Dwight HowardCOrlando Magic.59322.914.11.42.4
2010Dwight HowardCOrlando Magic.61218.313.21.82.8
2009Dwight HowardCOrlando Magic.57220.613.81.42.9
2008Kevin GarnettPFBoston Celtics.53918.89.23.41.3
2007Marcus CambyCDenver Nuggets.47311.211.73.23.3
2006Ben WallacePFDetroit Pistons.5107.311.31.92.2
2005Ben WallacePFDetroit Pistons.4539.712.21.72.4
2004Metta World PeaceSFIndiana Pacers.42118.35.33.70.7
2003Ben WallacePFDetroit Pistons.4816.915.41.63.2
2002Ben WallacePFDetroit Pistons.5317.613.01.43.5
2001Dikembe MutomboCPhiladelphia 76ers.48410.013.51.02.7
2000Alonzo MourningCMiami Heat.55121.79.51.63.7
1999Alonzo MourningCMiami Heat.51120.111.01.63.9
1998Dikembe MutomboCAtlanta Hawks.53713.411.41.03.4
1997Dikembe MutomboCAtlanta Hawks.52713.311.61.43.3
1996Gary PaytonPGSeattle SuperSonics.48419.34.27.50.2
1995Dikembe MutomboCDenver Nuggets.55611.512.51.43.9
1994Hakeem OlajuwonCHouston Rockets.52827.311.93.63.7
1993Hakeem OlajuwonCHouston Rockets.52926.113.03.54.2
1992David RobinsonCSan Antonio Spurs.55123.212.22.74.5
1991Dennis RodmanFDetroit Pistons.4938.212.51.00.7
1990Dennis RodmanFDetroit Pistons.5818.89.70.90.7
1989Mark EatonCUtah Jazz.4626.210.31.03.8
1988Michael JordanGChicago Bulls.53535.05.55.91.6
1987Michael CooperLos Angeles LakersNo stats available.
1986Alvin RobertsonGSan Antonio Spurs.51417.06.35.50.5
1985Mark EatonCUtah Jazz.4499.711.31.55.6
1984Sidney MoncriefGMilwaukee BucksNo stats available.
1983Sidney MoncriefGMilwaukee BucksNo stats available.