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National Basketball Association award
The NBA Defensive Player of the Year is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) award given since the 1982–83 NBA season to the best defensive
NBA Defensive Player of the Year
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American football award given by the Associated Press
The AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) is an annual award presented by the Associated Press (AP) to the defensive player in the National Football
AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year
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give out NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards. The Associated Press (AP) has been giving the award since 1972; Pro Football Writers of America/Pro Football
List of NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards
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List of sports-related pages with the same or similar names
Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY or DPOTY) is the name of an award given in sports for outstanding defensive play by a single player over the course
Defensive Player of the Year Award
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Annual basketball award
The Women's National Basketball Association's Defensive Player of the Year Award is an annual Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) award given
WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
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Major League Baseball award
The Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award was awarded annually to the best defensive player at each fielding position in Major League Baseball (MLB)
Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award
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American college basketball award
The Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award is an annual basketball award given to the most outstanding defensive player in men's and women's college
Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award
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The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Defensive Player of the Year is an annual Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) award given since the 1993
PBA Defensive Player of the Year award
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College men's basketball defensive player of the year award
The NABC Defensive Player of the Year is a college basketball award given annually by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) to recognize
NABC Defensive Player of the Year
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The WNBL Defensive Player of the Year Award is an annual Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) award given since the 1990 WNBL season to the best defensive
WNBL Defensive Player of the Year Award
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members. Award started in 1975 as Player of the Year, any offensive or defensive players could be winners, but only offensive players won it. The award was
Pac-12 Conference football individual awards
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American football defensive player award
the award was presented in conjunction with Pro Football Weekly. Source: National Football League Defensive Player of the Year Award, overview of all
PFWA NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
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Award
The Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year is an annual college basketball award presented to the top defensive player in men's basketball in the Pac-12 Conference
Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Year
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National Basketball Association honor
and the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, which has been voted on by the media. On four occasions, the Defensive Player of the Year winner was not
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The NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year is an annual NBA G League award given since the league's inaugural season to the best defensive player of
NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year Award
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best player with an award called Player of the Year. In the United States, this type of award is usually called a Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. In
Player_of_the_Year
American football award
awarded the NFC Player of the Year award to players from the National Football League's National Football Conference (NFC). An NFC Defensive Player of
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NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award American Football League Most Valuable Player Award Bert Bell Award Super
List of NFL Most Valuable Player awards
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2008 The Sporting News chose an offensive player of the year and a defensive player of the year. NFL Most Valuable Player Award NFL Offensive Player of the
The Sporting News NFL Player of the Year
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and defensive honors. The winners are chosen by Pro Football Weekly writers/editors and PFWA members. The Sporting News NFL Rookie of the Year award is
List of NFL Rookie of the Year awards
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American college football awards
Several players have won the award twice; Herschel Walker was a three-time recipient (1980–1982). Only four defensive players were recognized during the single
Southeastern Conference football individual awards
Southeastern_Conference_football_individual_awards
Annual Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League award
The MPBL Defensive Player of the Year award is an annual Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League award given to the player with the best defensive performance
MPBL Defensive Player of the Year award
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American football award
to 1998, the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA) annually awarded the George Halas Trophy to the most outstanding defensive player in the National
Newspaper Enterprise Association NFL defensive player of the year
Newspaper_Enterprise_Association_NFL_defensive_player_of_the_year
The Defensive Player of the Year Award is given annually to the National Lacrosse League player (not goaltenders) who is chosen as the best defensive
National Lacrosse League Defensive Player of the Year Award
National_Lacrosse_League_Defensive_Player_of_the_Year_Award
American basketball player (born 2001)
the WBCA Defensive Player of the Year award and became Stanford's all-time leader in blocks. In her senior season, she was named Pac-12 Player of the
Cameron_Brink
Award
The WBCA NCAA Division I Defensive Player of the Year is awarded by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association to the best defensive player in NCAA Division
WBCA Defensive Player of the Year
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lists the awards won by players of the Baltimore Ravens, a professional American football team who compete in the National Football League. The Ravens'
List of Baltimore Ravens award winners
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American football award given by the Associated Press
The AP NFL Rookie of the Year (ROTY) is an annual award presented by the Associated Press (AP) to the top first-year offensive and defensive players in
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American football award
Player of the Year Award NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award Carroll, Bob (1999). Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football
UPI AFL-AFC Player of the Year
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National Basketball Association award
IBM Award who did not win an NBA MVP or Defensive Player of the Year Award sometime in his career. O'Neal is the only player to win an IBM Award and an
IBM_Award
American basketball player (born 1974)
experience in the playoffs. The 2002–03 season would result in another Defensive Player of the Year Award for Wallace, as well as another selection to the All-Defensive
Ben_Wallace_(basketball)
American football player (born 1991)
draft. Donald was named Defensive Player of the Year a record three times, along with receiving Pro Bowl selections in all 10 of his seasons and eight first-team
Aaron_Donald
Sports players that can play both defense and offense
the WNBA Most Valuable Player Award and the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. Griffith, Swoopes, Leslie, Jackson, and Wilson won both awards in
Two-way_player
The ABA League Defensive Player of the Year award is an annual award given by the ABA League (the top-tier regional professional basketball league for
ABA League Defensive Player of the Year
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The Arena Football League Defensive Player of the Year was an award given by the Arena Football League to the league's most outstanding defensive player
Arena Football League Defensive Player of the Year
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American basketball player (born 1999)
swept National Defensive Player of the Year Awards from both Naismith and the WBCA, as she was named as the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. Richards ranked
DiDi_Richards
British sports technology and data company
Player of the Year award, given to the top offensive player, the STATS FCS Defensive Player of the Year award, recognising the best defensive player, the STATS
Stats_Perform
Defensive Player of the Year award is currently held by Casper Svendby, who won the award as a junior with Pittsburgh. Clyde Browne has won the award
Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Year
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American basketball player (born 2005)
Courtney Paris. She won the 2026 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award and WBCA Defensive Player of the Year Award, after breaking the NCAA record for steals
Hannah_Hidalgo
American basketball player (born 1998)
in the title game. He received the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award, NABC Defensive Player of the Year award and the Lefty Driesell Award as
Davion_Mitchell
American basketball player (born 1999)
in the top four with the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award. Outside of college, he played with the Oklahoma City Thunder during 2023 in the NBA
Caleb_McConnell
won the defensive award. PFWA awards an offensive and defensive player of the year award each season; Woodson won the defensive award. KC 101 awards an
List of Green Bay Packers award winners
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American football award
The Polynesian Football Player of the Year Award is given annually by the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame to the most outstanding player of Polynesian
Polynesian Football Player of the Year Award
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Annual athletic award
of the losing team in the Super Bowl. * NFL MVP † Super Bowl MVP National Football League Most Valuable Player Award NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
Best_NFL_Player_ESPY_Award
College basketball award
The Lefty Driesell Defensive Player of the Year Award is an award given annually to the most outstanding men's college basketball defender in NCAA Division
Lefty_Driesell_Award
Awards include the Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award (since 1971), Pro Football Writers Association NFL Defensive Player of the
List_of_NFL_awards
French basketball player (born 2004)
voted unanimous Rookie of Year". ESPN.com. Retrieved 7 May 2024. "Rudy Gobert wins record-tying 4th Defensive Player of the Year award. Victor Wembanyama
Victor_Wembanyama
Annual Basketball Africa League award
The Basketball Africa League Dikembe Mutombo Defensive Player of the Year is an annual Basketball Africa League (BAL) award given to the best defensive
BAL Defensive Player of the Year
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league consisting of nine teams in the United States. Since the league's first season in 2001, the MLL gave several annual awards to players and coaches. Named
List of Major League Lacrosse awards
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French basketball player (born 1992)
defensive players of all time. Gobert has won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award four times, tied for the most in NBA history with Dikembe Mutombo
Rudy_Gobert
The National Basketball League Defensive Player of the Year is an annual National Basketball League (NBL) award given since the 2019 New Zealand NBL season
New Zealand NBL Defensive Player of the Year Award
New_Zealand_NBL_Defensive_Player_of_the_Year_Award
American basketball player (born 1968)
to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. He was selected for nine All-NBA Teams, All-Defensive First Teams (tying the record), and All-Star Games
Gary_Payton
The MAAC Defensive Player of the Year was an annual award given out at the conclusion of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference regular season to the
MAAC Defensive Player of the Year
MAAC_Defensive_Player_of_the_Year
American football player and television analyst (born 1989)
received the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award three times in his first five seasons. Watt's position was primarily defensive end. He also took
J._J._Watt
Annual Korean basketball award
The Korean Basketball League Defensive Player of the Year Award (Korean: 최우수수비상) is an annual Korean Basketball League (KBL) award given to the best defensive
KBL Defensive Player of the Year
KBL_Defensive_Player_of_the_Year
Currently, the Atlantic-10 Conference gives out awards for the best offensive, defensive and midfielder of the year. Notable winners of the award include
Atlantic 10 Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Year
Atlantic_10_Conference_Men's_Soccer_Player_of_the_Year
The National Basketball League of Canada's Defensive Player of the Year Award is an annual National Basketball League of Canada (NBL) award given since
NBL Canada Defensive Player of the Year Award
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awards in the CBA including the Player of the Year Award, the Rookie of the Year Award, the Coach of the Year Award, the Defensive Player of the Year
Continental Basketball Association award winners and alumni
Continental_Basketball_Association_award_winners_and_alumni
American college softball award
The Softball America Player of the Year is an award given by Wilson Sporting Goods to the best defensive college softball player of the year. The award
Softball America Defensive Player of the Year
Softball_America_Defensive_Player_of_the_Year
individual awards for Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Midfielder of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, and Freshman of the Year. It
Atlantic Coast Conference women's soccer awards
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American basketball player (born 1995)
the Lefty Driesell Award after both his junior and senior seasons, and winning the inaugural Naismith Defensive Player of the Year in his final season
Jevon_Carter
American basketball player (born 1990)
is a nine-time All-Defensive Team member, was NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2017, and led the league in steals the same year. Green grew up in Saginaw
Draymond_Green
Award
The Northeast Conference (NEC) Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Year is an award given to the basketball player in the Northeast Conference voted
Northeast Conference Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Year
Northeast_Conference_Men's_Basketball_Defensive_Player_of_the_Year
Australian-American basketball player (born 1997)
the nation with the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year and the Lefty Driesell Award. Thybulle also earned first-team all-conference honors in the Pac-12
Matisse_Thybulle
two years, the award was given to a player on each MLB team; one awardee was then named the Overall Defensive Player of the Year for the American League
Chicago Cubs award winners and league leaders
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a total of 38 Gold Gloves. One Ranger has won the Platinum Glove Award. Three Rangers have won the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award. DH Al Oliver
Texas Rangers award winners and league leaders
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American football player (born 1975)
Bowl team. Lewis won his second Defensive Player of the Year award in 2003, becoming the sixth player to win the award multiple times. After a triceps
Ray_Lewis
American football player (born 1994)
the second fastest player in NFL history to record 100 sacks, behind Reggie White. He was a finalist for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award five
T._J._Watt
Basketball player selection
became a nine-time All-Star, achieved the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award in 1996, won an NBA Championship with the Miami Heat in 2006, holds many statistical
1990_NBA_draft
Basketball player selection
three players who have been named to the NBA's all-defensive first team: Bryant, Marcus Camby, and Wallace. Camby won the Defensive Player of the Year Award
1996_NBA_draft
the conference was restructured as the American Athletic Conference. The five awards included Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year
Big East Conference football individual awards
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Annual college football awards
season. The conference gives out a total of five awards, the Offensive, Defensive, and Freshman Players of the Year, the Coach of the Year, and the Vern
Mid-American Conference football individual awards
Mid-American_Conference_football_individual_awards
two years, the award was given to a player on each MLB team; one awardee was then named the Overall Defensive Player of the Year for the American League
List of Atlanta Braves award winners and league leaders
List_of_Atlanta_Braves_award_winners_and_league_leaders
American football player (born 1991)
the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award in its history. After retiring following the 2019 season, Kuechly spent two seasons with the Panthers as
Luke_Kuechly
Annual basketball award
The Big East Conference Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Year award is given to the men's basketball player in the Big East Conference voted as
Big East Conference Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Year
Big_East_Conference_Men's_Basketball_Defensive_Player_of_the_Year
American basketball player (born 2001)
Defensive Player of the Year and an honorable mention all-conference selection. He was a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award
Jamarion_Sharp
Dolphins' most recent award winner was Jason Taylor, who won the Defensive Player of the year and the Walter Payton Man of the Year awards in 2006 and 2007
List of Miami Dolphins award winners
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American basketball player (born 1974)
2003 and the Columbus Riverdragons from 2003 to 2005. While with the Groove, he won the first ever NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2002
Jeff_Myers_(basketball)
Congolese-American basketball player (1966–2024)
for the New Jersey Nets in 2003. He received the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award four times, tied with Ben Wallace and Rudy Gobert for the most
Dikembe_Mutombo
American basketball player (born 1961)
First Team honors seven times and won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award twice. He also led the NBA in rebounds per game for a record seven consecutive
Dennis_Rodman
American football player and soldier (1976–2004)
annual defensive player-of-the-year award in football to the Pat Tillman Defensive Player of the Year. Forward Operating Base Tillman was close to the Pakistan
Pat_Tillman
List of Big 12 Conference football awards
Defensive Player of the Year Winners". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2025-12-23. 2004 SBC Big 12 All-Conference Football Awards
Big 12 Conference football individual awards
Big_12_Conference_football_individual_awards
American football award given by the Associated Press
The AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year (OPOY) is an annual award presented by the Associated Press (AP) to the offensive player in the National Football
AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year
AP_NFL_Offensive_Player_of_the_Year
Basketball award
The Big Ten Conference Women's Basketball Defensive Player of the Year is an annual college basketball award presented to the top women's basketball defensive
Big Ten Conference Women's Basketball Defensive Player of the Year
Big_Ten_Conference_Women's_Basketball_Defensive_Player_of_the_Year
leaders#Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award This was re-named the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player Award in 2002 See also: "Terry Ryan Award". Play Ball
Minnesota Twins award winners and league leaders
Minnesota_Twins_award_winners_and_league_leaders
(SP), Aroldis Chapman (RP) The Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award was established in 2012. It was awarded to one player on each MLB team in 2012
List of Boston Red Sox award winners
List_of_Boston_Red_Sox_award_winners
October 14, 2025. "Defensive Players of the Year". mlb.com. Retrieved October 14, 2025. "EVERY MLB PLAYER WHO WON A FIELDING BIBLE AWARD". Baseball Almanac
Los Angeles Dodgers award winners and league leaders
Los_Angeles_Dodgers_award_winners_and_league_leaders
a list of all Houston Texans players who have been named the National Football League defensive player of the year by the Associated Press. The following
List of Houston Texans award winners
List_of_Houston_Texans_award_winners
Basketball player selection
Antetokounmpo with the 15th overall pick, eventually becoming the best player of this class with two NBA MVP awards, one Defensive Player of the Year award, and an
2013_NBA_draft
Greek professional basketball award
The Greek Basketball League Defensive Player of the Year, or Greek League Defensive Player of the Year, is an annual award for the best defensive player
Greek Basketball League Defensive Player of the Year
Greek_Basketball_League_Defensive_Player_of_the_Year
List of Big Ten Conference football awards
and defensive selections in 1990. Selected by coaches and media. In 2011, the award was renamed the Graham–George Offensive Player of the Year Award in
Big Ten Conference football individual awards
Big_Ten_Conference_football_individual_awards
The Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) Defensive Player of the Year is an annual basketball award of the LBA. It is awarded to the best defensive player throughout
Lega Basket Serie A Defensive Player of the Year
Lega_Basket_Serie_A_Defensive_Player_of_the_Year
National Basketball Association award
The NBA Clutch Player of the Year is an award given to a National Basketball Association (NBA) player who "best comes through for his teammates in the
NBA_Clutch_Player_of_the_Year
Filipino basketball player
scorer, which helped him win the league's Defensive Player of the Year award and All-Defensive team in the 2012 and 2014 seasons. Sacamos, Karlo (January
Jireh_Ibañes
American basketball player (born 1991)
regarded as one of the greatest two-way players in NBA history, earning seven All-Defensive Team selections and winning Defensive Player of the Year honors in
Kawhi_Leonard
The Korisliiga Defensive Player of the Year is an annual award that is handed out to the best defensive player in a given Korisliiga season. Note: Flags
Korisliiga Defensive Player of the Year
Korisliiga_Defensive_Player_of_the_Year
Award for the top-tier women' basketball league in Iceland
The Women's Defensive Player of the Year is an award for the top-tier women' basketball league in Iceland, the Úrvalsdeild kvenna. The following is a list
Úrvalsdeild Women's Defensive Player of the Year
Úrvalsdeild_Women's_Defensive_Player_of_the_Year
American basketball player (born 2000)
For his performance during the 2024–25 season, Jones was named a semifinalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award. Green, Tom (April 9, 2023)
Denver_Jones
NBA team season
Wallace, NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award Ben Wallace, All-NBA Second Team Chauncey Billups, All-NBA Second Team Ben Wallace, NBA All-Defensive First Team
2005–06 Detroit Pistons season
2005–06_Detroit_Pistons_season
The National Basketball League Best Defensive Player is an annual National Basketball League (NBL) award given since the 1980 NBL season to the best defensive
NBL Best Defensive Player Award
NBL_Best_Defensive_Player_Award
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