Giannis Antetokounmpo: 3 reasons why he should win Defensive Player of the Year
By Brennan Olin
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been overlooked in the DPOY race for the last few years, but there’s three reasons why it’s finally going to change this year.
With the season still on hiatus, it’s a great time to look back at the incredible defensive season Giannis Antetokounmpo was able to put together.
As most NBA fans know, Giannis Antetokounmpo is no one-trick pony. He’s not just an offensive player, and he’s about as far away as you can get from a defensive liability.
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Giannis is a freak, on both ends of the court. His combination of defensive instincts and athletic ability is second-to-none.
Although he’s been putting up incredible defensive seasons for years now, it appears he’s finally getting the attention he deserves.
Having been voted as a runner-up behind Rudy Gobert last year, this year the time has finally come for Giannis to earn a Defensive Player of the Year award of his own.
Here are three reasons why Antetokounmpo should be getting set to add another award to his trophy cabinet.