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The Basketball Almanac · No. 24 · 2023-24
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Every NBA Defensive Player of the Year

44 seasons, 1982-83 to 2025-26.

SeasonDefensive Player of the YearTeam
2025-26Victor WembanyamaSan Antonio Spurs
2024-25Evan MobleyCleveland Cavaliers
2023-24Rudy GobertMinnesota Timberwolves
2022-23Jaren Jackson Jr.Memphis Grizzlies
2021-22Marcus SmartBoston Celtics
2020-21Rudy GobertUtah Jazz
2019-20Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee Bucks
2018-19Rudy GobertUtah Jazz
2017-18Rudy GobertUtah Jazz
2016-17Draymond GreenGolden State Warriors
2015-16Kawhi LeonardSan Antonio Spurs
2014-15Kawhi LeonardSan Antonio Spurs
2013-14Joakim NoahChicago Bulls
2012-13Marc GasolMemphis Grizzlies
2011-12Tyson ChandlerNew York Knicks
2010-11Dwight HowardOrlando Magic
2009-10Dwight HowardOrlando Magic
2008-09Dwight HowardOrlando Magic
2007-08Kevin GarnettBoston Celtics
2006-07Marcus CambyDenver Nuggets
2005-06Ben WallaceDetroit Pistons
2004-05Ben WallaceDetroit Pistons
2003-04Metta World PeaceIndiana Pacers
2002-03Ben WallaceDetroit Pistons
2001-02Ben WallaceDetroit Pistons
2000-01Dikembe MutomboAtlanta Hawks
1999-00Alonzo MourningMiami Heat
1998-99Alonzo MourningMiami Heat
1997-98Dikembe MutomboAtlanta Hawks
1996-97Dikembe MutomboAtlanta Hawks
1995-96Gary PaytonSEA
1994-95Dikembe MutomboDenver Nuggets
1993-94Hakeem OlajuwonHouston Rockets
1992-93Hakeem OlajuwonHouston Rockets
1991-92David RobinsonSAN
1990-91Dennis RodmanDetroit Pistons
1989-90Dennis RodmanDetroit Pistons
1988-89Mark EatonUTH
1987-88Michael JordanChicago Bulls
1986-87Michael CooperLos Angeles Lakers
1985-86Alvin RobertsonSAN
1984-85Mark EatonUTH
1983-84Sidney MoncriefMilwaukee Bucks
1982-83Sidney MoncriefMilwaukee Bucks