US EditionNBA announces finalists for defensive player of the year
- On Sunday, the NBA declared Draymond Green, Evan Mobley, and Dyson Daniels as finalists for the 2024-25 top defensive player award.
- Green, who is 35, has been campaigning for the award through podcasts and press appearances.
- Green, also an eight-time All-Defensive pick, previously secured the honor in 2016-17.
- Coach Steve Kerr likened Green's defensive IQ to Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen, noting, "Draymond is amazing in that regard."
- Green's increased time at center addressed a need, demonstrating his defensive versatility on both the perimeter and in the paint.
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Warriors’ Draymond Green among three finalists for NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year
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Former Gonzaga Big Man Believes He "Deserves A Second Chance In NBA" After 2 Year European Stint
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Poll: Who Should Win 2024/25 NBA Awards?
The NBA announced the 2024/25 finalists for its seven major awards on Sunday, revealing the top three vote-getters for Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Clutch Player of the Year. A few of these awards have felt like foregone conclusions for a while, but some other results could be genuine surprises. Today though, we’re not focusing on which…
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